Technical Sales & Business Development - South & West UK

W. Christie (Industrial) Limited; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial solutions provider seeks a Technical Sales & Business Development professional for South and West UK. This role demands 5+ years of hands-on engineering experience, strong communication skills, and the ability to build and maintain client relationships. You will connect engineering solutions to client needs while working closely with internal design teams. Opportunities to travel within the UK and regular visits to the Rotherham office are included. Interested applicants should apply by sending their CV to [e-mail] before the 5th of January 2026.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of applying technical knowledge across various industries.
• Ability to assess site restrictions and document findings.
• Calm and diplomatic mindset is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage requirements of all clients throughout South and West UK.
• Produce high-quality, accurate application analysis for client projects.
• Develop and maintain key client relationships.

Skills

5 or more years hands on professional engineering experience

Ability to read engineering drawings

Excellent communication and negotiation skills

Good business awareness

Experience of dealing with clients

Job description

Technical Sales & Business Development - South & West UK

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W Christie (Ind) Ltd are a manufacturer and supplier of torque tooling and bespoke engineered solutions suppling into a range of key UK industries, including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Energy, Utilities, and Manufacturing.

We are looking to successfully increase our client base and sales in the South UK and West UK.

Our activities cover a range of torque tooling and accessories, as well as promoting standard tooling. The role is increasingly one of consultation and providing engineered solutions. Which in turn are turned into reality by our Design and Engineering teams at our Rotherham base.

We have an impressive client list that includes major organisations and household names, and we are seeking an experienced Solutions Engineer to support and promote the development of W. Christie’s expertise in providing torque tooling and engineered solutions.

The Role

This role has been developed to establish and manage requirements of all clients throughout the South and West of the UK.

You will be the technical and commercial link between new clients, existing clients, and W. Christie’s industrial division.

The role will be working from early involvement, on site and survey application requirements, moving to an offer of solution and pricing; following up to win business, and conducting handovers once a project is completed.

You will use your knowledge of the Engineering sector, and the capabilities of W. Christie, to win business by developing and maintaining a pipeline of business opportunities.

Role Responsibilities

• Produce high quality, technically accurate, application analysis in support of client projects
• Understand and be able to sell innovative solutions
• Understand engineering market needs and translate these into areas of opportunity for W. Christie
• Develop and maintain a strong client network and key client relationships
• Collaborate with relevant internal functions to ensure W. Christie’s design offerings demonstrate compliance to technical requirements
• Attend design review meetings and provide accurate site details to assist the design process
• Provide technical bid submissions

Your Skills and Experience

• 5 or more years hands on professional engineering experience
• Ability to read engineering drawings
• Proven track record of applying technical knowledge and a broad understanding of a range of industries
• The ability to accurately assess site restrictions, take and document measurements, and report your findings
• Good business awareness and an understanding of commercial issues
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Experience of dealing with clients
• Calm and diplomatic mindset
• Design engineering experience would be advantageous

Your Location

Applicants for the role should currently reside in either the West or the South of the UK.

Due to the nature of the role and the travelling involved we will not consider applications from anyone who does not reside in either the West or the South of the UK.

In addition, there will be periodic visits required to our Rotherham offices.

To Apply

Please send your CV to [e-mail]. CVs will be reviewed week commencing 5th January 2026.

Additional Information

• Seniority level: Mid-Senior level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Sales and Business Development
• Industries: Industrial Machinery Manufacturing