Senior Sales Engineer

Major Recruitment; Bradford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension scheme

Mobile phone provided

Laptop provided

Career progression opportunities

Job summary

Major Recruitment is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in Bradford to own a portfolio of accounts and drive new business within manufacturing/engineering environments. You will act as a technical advisor, supporting customers through product development and production stages while collaborating with cross-functional teams.

The role targets a high-value sales approach with negotiation skills, and requires a proven track record in sales engineering or related business development functions.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Sales Engineer or in a technical sales role within engineering/manufacturing.
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, preferably injection moulding and product development.
• Commercially astute with strong negotiating and influencing skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence is required.

Responsibilities

• Own a portfolio of established accounts and secure new business opportunities.
• Engage with customers through the full product development lifecycle, from concept to production.
• Lead technical discussions, prepare quotations and commercial proposals.
• Collaborate with engineering, operations, and leadership to deliver projects on time.

Skills

Sales Engineer

Technical Sales

Account Management

Business Development

CRM Experience

Negotiation

Communication Skills

Education

Engineering qualification

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Reporting tools

Job description

Senior Sales Engineer (eu3-1960-704754) Bradford, England

Salary: GBP40000 - GBP50000 per annum + Negotiable DOE

Senior Sales Engineer
Bradford
Salary IRO £40,000K + PA

Are you an experienced Sales Engineer with a proven track record of developing high-value customer relationships and driving business growth within a manufacturing or engineering environment?

We are recruiting for a Senior Sales Engineer to join a well-established and innovative engineering and manufacturing business specialising in precision injection moulding, new product development, and bespoke manufacturing solutions. Working with customers across the medical, automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors, you will play a pivotal role in securing new business opportunities, expanding key accounts, and supporting the delivery of complex technical projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded engineering professional who can combine technical expertise with strategic sales capability to influence customer decisions and contribute directly to business growth.

The Role

As a Senior Sales Engineer, you will take ownership of a portfolio of established accounts while proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities. Acting as a trusted technical advisor, you will engage with customers throughout the product development lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility through to production and long-term account management. Working closely with engineering, project management, operations, and senior leadership teams, you will help shape commercial strategy, negotiate contracts, and ensure the successful delivery of customer projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute account growth plans for existing customers
• Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities across target markets
• Lead customer engagement activities, including presentations, technical discussions, and commercial negotiations
• Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, procurement teams, engineers, and decision-makers
• Support customers through the product development and manufacturing process, providing technical and commercial guidance
• Prepare and present quotations, proposals, and business cases
• Work closely with internal engineering and production teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities
• Produce accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting
• Represent the company at customer sites, industry events, and exhibitions as required

Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in a Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Business Development, or Key Account Management role within manufacturing or engineering
• Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, ideally including injection moulding, plastics, tooling, or product development
• Demonstrable success in developing customer relationships and generating new business revenue
• Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and influencing skills
• Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders
• Experience managing projects and coordinating cross-functional teams
• Proficient in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and reporting tools
• Engineering qualification desirable, although significant industry experience will also be considered
• Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

• Competitive salary from £40,000K + PA negotiable depending on experience
• Opportunity to influence business growth within a highly respected manufacturing organisation
• Exposure to innovative product development programmes and leading OEM customers
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business
• Supportive and collaborative working environment
• Mobile phone and laptop provided
• Company pension scheme
• Full-time permanent position based in Bradford

If you are an experienced Sales Engineer looking for a role where you can make a genuine commercial impact and build long-term customer partnerships within an innovative manufacturing environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. HMIND INDHM