Technical Sales Engineer

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering business is seeking a Sales Engineer to cover a key territory in East Anglia. You will leverage your technical expertise to solve complex customer challenges, managing client relationships and performing consultative sales. This hybrid role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 – £50,000 plus bonuses and a car allowance, with opportunities for progression within the company.

Benefits

Best-in-class training

Competitive package

Company car

Strong support culture

Qualifications

• Technical qualification required.
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Commercially curious with consultative sales experience.
• Driven and self-managing in a field-based role.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to expert for customers.
• Manage territory and pipeline through CRM tools.
• Deliver product demos and attend trade shows.
• Collaborate with marketing on campaigns.
• Identify and develop new leads and projects.
• Negotiate commercial terms confidently.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Consultative sales

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in mechanical, process, chemical or related engineering field

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

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Sales Engineer – Precision Technology | South East/East Anglia (Field-Based)

£40,000 – £50,000 + Bonus + Car Allowance + Pension + Training
Hybrid | Regional travel required

Do you thrive at the intersection of technical expertise and strategic sales?
Are you driven by solving complex customer challenges and building long-term partnerships?

This is a unique opportunity to join a global engineering business known for delivering precision spray technology and fluid handling solutions across a wide range of industries, from food & beverage to chemicals, pharma, agriculture, and beyond.

We're looking for a Sales Engineer to own and grow a key regional territory, acting as the trusted technical advisor to both new and existing customers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Act as the go-to expert for customers, translating complex technologies into tangible business value
• Manage your territory and pipeline through our advanced CRM and sales enablement tools
• Deliver compelling product demos and participate in high-impact trade shows and roundtable events
• Collaborate with marketing on outreach and campaign activities
• Identify and develop new leads, clients, and projects through targeted prospecting
• Negotiate commercial terms with confidence while demonstrating deep product insight
• Stay on the cutting edge by engaging in continuous training and technical development

What We’re Looking For

• A technical qualification (degree in mechanical, process, chemical or related engineering field)
• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills – you’re confident speaking with engineers and procurement alike
• Commercially curious, you enjoy consultative sales and solving real-world problems
• Driven and self-managing, you thrive in a field-based role where you control your own results
• Comfortable using CRM systems and collaborating cross-functionally with marketing, product and support teams
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within your assigned territory

Why Join?

• Be part of a global business with a strong reputation in engineering innovation
• Receive best-in-class training through internal development programmes and technical certifications
• Join a collaborative, values-led culture with support at every level
• Earn a competitive package with room for progression, bonus, and a company car

Ready to engineer your next move?

Apply today to join a business where technical knowledge meets commercial impact.