Technical Sales Engineer

Escape Recruitment Services; Manchester; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering company in Manchester is seeking a Field Sales Engineer to cover the UK and Ireland. The role requires combining technical knowledge with commercial skills and offers the autonomy to manage your own region. Key responsibilities include building customer relationships, managing the sales process, and developing new business opportunities. The ideal candidate has a background in engineering and experience in sales. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits including a bonus and travel flexibility.

Benefits

£50,000 - £60,000 base salary

Up to 15% annual bonus

Car allowance / company car

Opportunity for career growth

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical or field sales within an industrial or engineered product environment.
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate complex systems.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers and partners.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within your region.
• Manage customer visits, technical discussions, and contract negotiations.

Skills

Technical sales

Relationship building

Problem-solving

Communication

Education

Engineering Degree

Job description

Escape Recruitment is working with a long-established international engineering business that designs and supplies specialist industrial process machinery used across a wide range of industrial sectors.

We're looking for a Field Sales Engineer to cover the UK and Ireland, supporting existing customers while developing new opportunities. The role combines technical knowledge with commercial expertise and offers full autonomy to manage your own region.

The Role

Reporting to the EMEA Sales Manager, you'll act as the key link between customers and the company's internal technical teams. You'll identify customer needs, provide tailored solutions, and manage the entire sales process from initial contact through to order completion.

Key responsibilities include:

• Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with customers and partners.
• Identifying and developing new business opportunities within your region.
• Preparing quotations, proposals, and tender responses in collaboration with internal teams.
• Managing customer visits, technical discussions, and contract negotiations.
• Working closely with internal engineering and commercial colleagues across Europe.
• Providing regular sales reporting and market insight to management.

About You

We're looking for a proactive, technically minded sales professional who enjoys developing customer relationships and solving problems.

You'll bring:

• Proven experience in technical or field sales within an industrial or engineered product environment.
• A background in engineering or technical sales (Engineering Degree Qualified).
• Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand and communicate complex systems.
• Excellent relationship-building and communication skills.
• A self-managed, results-driven approach with strong organisational skills.
• A full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel (approx. 20-30%).

What's on Offer

• £50,000 - £60,000 base salary (depending on experience)
• Up to 15% annual bonus based on company and personal performance
• Car allowance / company car (flexible arrangement)
• Remote role with travel across the UK and occasional international meetings
• Opportunity to join a respected global engineering business offering technical variety and career growth

How to Apply

If you're an experienced technical sales professional seeking a role with autonomy, variety, and international scope, we'd love to hear from you.

Please apply via Escape Recruitment or contact Stuart at Escape Recruitment for a confidential discussion.