Sales Executive - Mechanical Engineering / CNC

Mazco Recruitment; City Of London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Sales Executive with a strong mechanical engineering background to join their technical sales team in London. This 360 sales role focuses on business development and account management, selling engineered solutions in manufacturing environments. The successful candidate will leverage engineering knowledge in a client-facing environment, managing existing relationships and developing new business opportunities. A Mechanical Engineering degree and hands-on CNC experience are essential, with a competitive salary and commission structure offered.

Benefits

20% uncapped bonus structure

Clear progression and career development

Supportive, high-performance environment

Qualifications

• Mechanical Engineering degree is essential.
• Hands-on CNC shop floor experience required.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and tolerances.

Responsibilities

• Full 360 sales cycle including prospecting and closing.
• Develop new business within mechanical engineering and manufacturing.
• Manage existing client relationships and maintain accurate CRM records.

Skills

CNC shop floor experience

Understanding of manufacturing processes

Commercial mindset

Confident communication

Self-motivated and target-driven

Education

Mechanical Engineering degree

Job description

The Role

We are recruiting a Sales Executive with a strong mechanical engineering background to join a growing technical sales team based in Shepherd's Bush. This is a 360 sales role, combining business development and account management, focused on selling engineered solutions into manufacturing and precision engineering environments.

This role is ideal for someone who understands the CNC shop floor and wants to transition into, or continue building, a high-performing sales career.

Key Responsibilities

• Full 360 sales cycle: prospecting, qualifying, quoting, negotiating, and closing
• Develop new business within mechanical engineering and manufacturing sectors
• Manage and grow existing client relationships
• Translate technical requirements into commercial solutions
• Engage with CNC programmers, machinists, production managers, and directors
• Work closely with internal technical and operations teams
• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales forecasts

Essential Requirements

• Mechanical Engineering degree (essential)
• Hands‑on CNC shop floor experience (turning, milling, multi‑axis, etc.)
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes and tolerances
• Commercial mindset with a consultative sales approach
• Confident communicator at all levels
• Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and resilient

Desirable

• Previous experience in technical sales, recruitment sales, or B2B sales
• Exposure to aerospace, automotive, medical, or precision engineering sectors

Package & Benefits

• £40,000 - £45,000 base salary
• 20% uncapped bonus structure
• Clear progression and career development
• Supportive, high‑performance environment
• Opportunity to leverage your engineering knowledge commercially

Apply

If you're an engineer who understands CNC manufacturing and thrives in a commercial, client‑facing role, we'd like to hear from you