Technical Sales Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering business is seeking a Sales Engineer to join their team. You will manage a key territory, acting as a technical advisor for clients in various industries. The ideal candidate has a technical background, strong interpersonal skills, and a full UK driving licence. This role offers a competitive salary, bonus, and training opportunities in a hybrid working environment.

Benefits

Bonus

Car Allowance

Pension

Training

Competitive package

Qualifications

• Strong interpersonal and presentation skills.
• Driven and self-managing, thrives in field-based roles.
• Comfortable using CRM systems.

Responsibilities

• Act as the go-to expert for customers.
• Manage territory and pipeline through CRM.
• Deliver product demos and participate in trade shows.
• Identify and develop new leads and clients.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Presentation skills

Consultative sales

CRM systems

Problem-solving

Education

Degree in mechanical, process, chemical or related engineering field

Job description

Job Description

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