Welding Sales Engineer - North England

Fronius; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Contributory pension

Private health insurance

23 days annual leave

On-site parking

On-site gym

Job summary

Fronius, a global leader in welding and solar energy, is seeking a Welding Sales Engineer to cover the North of England. Based in the North, this field-based role will own the territory, develop existing customers and win new business while combining welding expertise with commercial drive.

You will deliver demonstrations, build strong relationships, and support customers through quotations and trials, with occasional travel to Milton Keynes HQ and Austria for training.

Qualifications

• Proven sales background, ideally in welding or a related technical industry.
• Strong business development skills and a customer-first mindset.
• Excellent organisation, communication and project management abilities.
• Willingness to travel within the region and to Milton Keynes HQ occasionally.

Responsibilities

• Present and demonstrate Fronius welding solutions with clear client benefits.
• Create technical quotations and lead commercial negotiations to close deals.
• Build and manage long-term customer relationships.
• Deliver welding demonstrations and trials with support from Application Engineers.
• Represent Fronius at trade shows and industry events.
• Maintain customer data and sales activity in CRM (MS Dynamics).
• Plan and manage sales activity aligned with business objectives.

Skills

Sales experience

Business development

Arc welding knowledge

Proposal writing

Communication

Project management

UK welding network

Tools

MS Dynamics

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Fronius are globally renowned for their high-quality and innovative products and solutions in welding and solar and energy. Together with more than 6,700 employees across 30 countries, we work on inspired solutions, for a better today and a sustainable tomorrow. We’re looking for an experienced, passionate and customer focused Welding Sales Engineer, based in the North of England, to become an integral member of our Fronius Welding team. In this field‑based role, you’ll take ownership of your territory - developing existing customer relationships while identifying and winning new business. Combining your technical welding knowledge with commercial drive, you’ll play a key role in growing our presence and delivering outstanding customer outcomes.

Responsibilities

• Present and demonstrate Fronius welding solutions, clearly communicating technical features and customer benefits
• Create technical quotations and lead commercial negotiations to close deals
• Build, grow and manage long‑term customer relationships
• Deliver welding demonstrations and trials, supported by our Welding Application Engineers
• Represent Fronius at trade shows, exhibitions and industry events
• Maintain accurate customer data and sales activity within our CRM system (MS Dynamics)
• Plan and manage your sales activity in line with business objectives and strategy

Skills and Experience

• A proven sales background, ideally within welding or a related technical industry
• Strong business development skills and a customer‑first mindset
• Practical and theoretical knowledge of arc welding; experience with advanced systems is a plus
• Confidence in producing technical and commercial proposals
• Excellent organisation, communication and project management skills
• Strong network within the UK welding industry
• Comfortable using CRM systems (MS Dynamics preferred, training provided)
• Strong IT skills (Microsoft Word & Excel)
• Welding certifications are an advantage, not essential
• Willingness to travel across the region, to our Milton Keynes HQ, and occasionally to Austria to business and training
• Fluent English and a valid UK driving licence

Benefits

• Competitive benefits package including optional contributory pension and private health insurance
• 23 days annual leave, rising to 30 with long service
• Three‑day Christmas shutdown (not taken from annual leave)
• Death in service policy
• Free on‑site parking at UK locations
• Free on‑site gym at our Milton Keynes HQ
• Regular team events and a strong sense of community
• Retail and lifestyle discount schemes
• Long‑term stability within a family‑owned business
• Access to extensive e‑learning and industry expertise built since 1945

Company Culture

We are a family-owned company from Austria active in the electrical and electronics industry. With Fronius Welding, we are continually revolutionising welding technology, while Fronius Solar & Energy focuses on the best possible use of solar energy and optimising battery charging systems for intralogistics. We currently employ around 6,700 people worldwide and are always looking for new colleagues to join us in developing sustainable and forward-looking solutions. What sets us apart? Our outstanding corporate culture, which unites us despite all our diversity and individuality. Our Fronius spirit, our sense of togetherness, is always present. No matter in which area, whether in day‑to‑day business or at events: we are all part of the community. We are Fronius.