Technical Sales Engineer (Machine Tools)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Peterborough; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Vehicle

Job summary

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer for machine tools in Peterborough. This autonomous role focuses on leading specialised projects, understanding client requirements, and providing quotations while coordinating with internal teams.

The position is hybrid with regional travel, offers progression, training, and a company vehicle for personal use, and includes a range of company benefits.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales for machine tooling or precision engineering.
• Background in CNC/machine tools and product knowledge.
• Willingness to travel regionally and work in a hybrid setup.

Responsibilities

• Understand customer project requirements and provide quotations.
• Offer engineering advice and post-sale support to customers.
• Liaise with manufacturing, leadership and customers through the project lifecycle.
• Undertake proactive outreach to potential clients and account manage existing ones.
• Operate in a hybrid role with regular client visits.

Skills

Technical Sales

CNC

Machine Tools

Project coordination

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer (Machine Tools)

£45,000-£55,000 + Progression + Training + Company Vehicle (+ Personal Use) + Company Benefits

Hybrid - Peterborough, with some regional travel and WFH

Are you a Technical Sales Engineer or Production Engineer or looking for a dynamic role heading up one of a kind Machine Tooling projects and further customer relationships within a well-established manufacturer known for looking after their staff who offer a range of ongoing progression opportunities and full autonomy over project delivery? This company are a well-established provider of bespoke Preicsion Engineering solutions to a range of key industries including Aerospace, Motorsport and Energy with over 50 years experience. They have built a loyal client base due to their first rate service, and due to an ever increasing workload are looking to grow their friendly team of 25.

In this autonomous role you will be the go-to person heading up specialist projects as you work closely with clients to understand their requirements, make suggestions on plans for projects and provide quotations for work. You will be involved throughout the entire project lifecycle as you liaise with different departments, undertake regular client visitation and win some business through cold calling and a range of account management approaches.

This dynamic role would suit a Technical Sales Engineer or similar looking for a unique opportunity to work autonomously on Machine Tooling projects within a well-established company known for looking after their staff who work with a varied and cutting-edge client base.

The Role:

• Work with customers to understand project requirements
• Provide quotations, engineering advice and support
• Liaise with manufacturing teams, senior leadership and customers throughout project lifecycle
• Undertake cold calling, outreach to previous clients and associated sales approaches
• Hybrid role with regular client visitation

The Person:

• Technical Sales Engineer / Production Engineer or similar
• Machine Tools / Precision Engineering / CNC background
• Commutable to Peterborough - looking for a hybrid role with travel
• Technical Sales Engineer, CNC, Programmer, Machinist, Setter, Operator, Machine Tools, Precision Engineering, BD, Automotive, Aerospace, Bespoke, Project, Hybrid, Field, Cambridgeshire, Peterborough, Northampton, Bedford

Reference number: BBBH27182

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.