Trainee Sales Engineer

Mercury Hampton Ltd; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A global precision tooling manufacturer is looking for a sales engineer in Bath. This role is ideal for someone with a background in CNC machining or similar, ready to transition into a sales environment. You will receive full training, support, and mentoring from experienced colleagues. The position offers a competitive salary of £30,000 to £35,000 plus a £10,000 bonus, a company car, and excellent long-term career opportunities, making this a fantastic chance for motivated individuals to grow in the sales field.

Benefits

£10,000 bonus potential

Company car

Pension

Training and career progression

Qualifications

• Experience in CNC machining, sheet metal, pressing, or bending.
• Hands-on background as engineer or technician seeking to transition into sales.
• Strong communication skills with confidence to build relationships.

Responsibilities

• Support sales team across M4 Corridor and South of England.
• Conduct 10–20 customer visits per week, with overnight stays.
• Understand customer processes and recommend tooling solutions.
• Develop relationships with engineers and managers.
• Learn the complete sales process from inquiry to closing.

Skills

CNC machining

Communications skills

Customer relationship management

Technical understanding

Job description

£30,000 – £35,000 + £10,000 Bonus + Company Car + Pension + Training & Career Progression

Field-Based – M4 Corridor & South (Bristol, Bath, Swindon, Cardiff, West London)

Are you an engineer or service technician ready to take your first step into sales?

Would you thrive representing high-quality engineering products, backed by world‑class training and support?

This is a rare opportunity to join a global manufacturer of precision tooling systems, supplying some of the most respected names in UK manufacturing and fabrication.

The Opportunity

You’ll join a friendly, experienced UK sales team, working alongside senior colleagues who will personally coach and mentor you. The business will provide full sales training — everything from territory management to consultative selling and negotiation.

You’ll visit customers across your patch, learning how to identify technical challenges and present solutions from a premium tooling range used across bending, punching, and sheet metal fabrication.

Key Responsibilities

• Support the sales team across the M4 Corridor and South of England.
• Conduct 10–20 customer visits per week, with 5–6 overnight stays per month.
• Understand customer manufacturing processes and recommend tooling solutions.
• Develop long‑term relationships with engineers, production managers, and buyers.
• Learn the full sales process from enquiry through to closing orders.

About You

• Background in CNC machining, sheet metal, pressing, bending, or machine tools.
• Hands‑on engineer, service technician, or applications engineer seeking to move into sales.
• Enthusiastic communicator with the confidence to build relationships and learn on the job.
• Ambitious, self‑motivated, and willing to travel extensively.

The Package

• £30,000 – £40,000 basic + £10,000 bonus potential
• Company car, pension, laptop, and phone
• Full sales training and mentoring from industry experts
• Long‑term career progression into territory management