Technical Sales Engineer

Apex Recruitment Services; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 40,500 - 49,500; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Car Allowance

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer for a field-based role in the North of England. The ideal candidate should have a background in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical engineering and strong sales skills. This position offers the chance to work autonomously, engaging with clients and driving business growth with innovative motion control solutions. Competitive salary, commission, and a supportive team environment await you.

Qualifications

• Experienced Technical Sales Engineer or similar customer-facing engineering role.
• Strong understanding of motion control products like gearboxes and drives.
• Independent and proactive in managing a field-based diary.

Responsibilities

• Visit customers for machine surveys and technical sales meetings.
• Advise on and sell motion control products and systems.
• Create accurate technical quotations with suppliers.
• Re-engage lapsed accounts for fresh opportunities.
• Track industry trends and manage the CRM pipeline.

Skills

Technical Sales

Customer Relationship Management

Communication

Proactive Management

Commercial Awareness

Education

Background in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical engineering

Tools

CRM Software

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer – Field-Based / Remote – Manchester Area (North) – Permanent

Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + Commission + £500 Car Allowance | OTE £51,000+

We’re searching for a Technical Sales Engineer who can do more than just sell — someone who thrives on solving complex customer problems and turning technical insight into commercial success. If you’re motivated by variety, autonomy, and the chance to work with leading-edge mechanical and electromechanical solutions, this role is for you.

Our client is a bespoke engineering company delivering design, build, repair, and refurbishment solutions across multiple industries. With growth accelerating, they’re looking to add a Technical Sales Engineer to the team who can open new doors, re-ignite old accounts, and become a trusted partner to customers across the North of England.

The Role

As a Technical Sales Engineer, you’ll be field-based across the northern territory, managing your own schedule and ensuring maximum impact with both new and existing clients. You’ll have the opportunity to shape customer solutions, influence technical decisions, and directly drive business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Visiting customers across the North of England for machine surveys and technical sales meetings
• Advising on and selling motion control products and systems
• Creating accurate technical quotations with supplier collaboration
• Re‑engaging lapsed and legacy accounts to uncover fresh opportunities
• Tracking industry trends and identifying high‑growth sectors
• Managing a structured CRM pipeline while supporting marketing campaigns

About You

• Experienced Technical Sales Engineer or in a similar customer‑facing engineering role
• Background in mechanical, electrical, or electromechanical engineering
• Strong understanding of motion products (gearboxes, torque systems, inverters, drives, etc.)
• Excellent communication skills with strong commercial awareness
• Independent, proactive, and confident managing a field‑based diary

Why This Role?

This isn’t just another sales role — it’s a chance to take ownership of a key territory, represent an innovative engineering brand, and be rewarded for both your technical expertise and sales results. You’ll have freedom in how you work, backed by a supportive, ambitious team.

Apply now and make your mark as a Technical Sales Engineer with a business that values knowledge, initiative, and results.