Technical Sales Engineer - Cutting Tools (South UK)

WR Engineering; Reading; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical insurance

33 days holiday

Pension

Full product training

Job summary

WR Engineering is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to cover the South UK, focusing on cutting tools and precision tooling solutions. You will combine technical engineering knowledge with a consultative sales approach to help customers overcome machining challenges and optimise manufacturing processes.

The role includes managing relationships across the territory, identifying opportunities, and delivering bespoke tool solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.

Qualifications

• Previous experience in Technical Sales, Engineering Sales or Application Sales.
• Strong understanding of cutting tools and machining processes.
• Experience within CNC machining, precision engineering, toolmaking or a related environment.
• Ideally apprenticeship trained in Toolmaking, Machining or a similar field.
• A proactive approach to new business development.
• A full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Developing and growing customer relationships across your territory.
• Identifying customer machining challenges and recommending innovative tooling solutions.
• Providing technical advice on cutting tools, machining processes and process optimisation.
• Supporting customers with troubleshooting and improving manufacturing performance.
• Generating new business opportunities while growing existing accounts.
• Managing projects from initial enquiry through to delivery and ongoing aftercare.
• Working closely with engineering and production teams to deliver bespoke customer solutions.

Skills

Technical Sales

Machining knowledge

Tooling knowledge

Relationship building

Business development

Education

Apprenticeship in Toolmaking or Machining

Tools

CNC machining exposure

Job description

WR Engineering is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to cover the South UK, focusing on cutting tools and precision tooling solutions. You will combine technical engineering knowledge with a consultative sales approach to help customers overcome machining challenges and optimise manufacturing processes.

The role includes managing relationships across the territory, identifying opportunities, and delivering bespoke tool solutions in a dynamic manufacturing environment.