Trainee Sales Engineer

Mercury Hampton; Bath; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

An established tooling solutions provider is seeking a Trainee Sales Engineer for the M4 Corridor. The role involves acting as a technical advisor to sheet metal companies and meeting clients to uncover sales opportunities. Candidates should have a background in technical sales or engineering, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving license. The package includes a competitive salary, company car, and performance-based bonus, making it a promising career opportunity for driven professionals.

Benefits

Company car

Laptop and mobile phone

Pension scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Background in technical sales or engineering, preferably with industrial exposure.
• Comfortable engaging with stakeholders at all levels.
• Must possess a full UK driving license.

Responsibilities

• Act as a technical advisor to clients and support tooling sales.
• Meet with 10–20 clients weekly to identify new sales opportunities.
• Maintain up-to-date CRM records of customer interactions.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Strong communication skills

IT skills (Microsoft Office)

Ability to work independently

Job description

Trainee Sales Engineer Field Based (M4 Corridor UK)

10000 Performance Based Bonus OTE 45000

External Sales Training Provided

A well-established and renowned international tooling solutions provider has partnered with us to identify a talented Technical Sales Engineer for a key territory covering the M4 Corridor.

This is an excellent opportunity for driven engineering professionals who want to thrive in a client-facing, field‑based environment and are looking to make a genuine impact across a diverse industrial client base.

About the Role

• Act as a technical advisor and trusted partner to sheet metal companies throughout the M4 Corridor focusing on the sales and support of Punch Press and Press Brake tooling solutions.
• Meet with around 10–20 clients per week fostering strong relationships and uncovering fresh opportunities for tooling package sales when customers invest in new machinery.
• Actively engage in networking to keep abreast of upcoming capital equipment projects while maintaining an organised and up‑to‑date CRM record of all customer interactions.
• Operate with autonomy across the region offering both solutions and hands‑on support to maximise customer satisfaction and territory growth.

Candidate Profile

• Background in technical sales or an engineering discipline, ideally with exposure to industrial or sheet metal environments. This can include press brake bending machine tooling, CNC, Milling, Turning, etc.
• Dynamic communicator comfortable interacting with stakeholders at all levels and driven by a passion for providing tailored solutions.
• Confident working independently in a field‑based role with strong IT skills (Microsoft Office as a minimum) and the motivation to excel across the M4 Corridor.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensively in the region.

Package & Process

• Competitive base salary (experience‑based) plus commission and annual bonus.
• Company car, laptop and mobile phone.
• Pension scheme included.
• 25 Days Holiday plus Bank Holidays.

If you’re interested in exploring this confidential opportunity please contact us directly with your CV - email [e-mail]

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Employment Type: Full-Time

Vacancy: 1

Yearly Salary: 30000 - 45000