Sales Engineer

Job Title: Sales Engineer
Location: North of England (Field-Based)
Salary: Competitive Basic + Commission + Car Allowance + Benefits

The Opportunity

We are seeking a commercially driven Sales Engineer to cover the North of England, managing and developing accounts across manufacturing, precision engineering, and subcontract machining environments.

This role is ideal for a technically competent individual with previous CNC programming experience who has transitioned into sales – or someone ready to step into a commercially focused engineering role.

The Role

• Develop new business opportunities across the Northern territory

• Manage and grow existing key accounts within the machining and manufacturing sector

• Provide technical consultation on CNC machinery, tooling, and machining solutions

• Interpret customer drawings and advise on machining strategies and process optimisation

• Deliver product demonstrations and technical presentations

• Prepare quotations, proposals, and negotiate commercial agreements

• Work closely with internal technical and service teams to ensure smooth project delivery

• Maintain accurate CRM records and pipeline forecasting

Requirements

Essential:

• Previous CNC programming experience (Milling or Turning)

• Proven sales experience within CNC machinery, cutting tools, or the wider tooling industry

• Strong technical understanding of machining processes and production environments

• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings

• Commercial awareness with strong negotiation skills

• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Experience selling capital equipment or high-value technical solutions

• Knowledge of CAD/CAM software

• Background in precision engineering or subcontract machining

The Candidate

• Technically credible and confident engaging with shop floor engineers and senior management

• Target-driven and commercially motivated

• Strong communicator with consultative selling capability

• Organised, self-sufficient, and able to manage a regional territory effectively

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