Job Title: 2 x Technical Sales Engineers
Sector: Engineering & Manufacturing
Location: Hybrid/home working in the Midlands or Southern regions
Salary: up to £55K basic + Performance Bonus + Company car/allowance + excellent Benefits package.
The Company:
Our client is the UK’s largest manufacturer of PCD (Polycrystalline Diamond) and carbide cutting tools, serving high-performance sectors such as aerospace, automotive, motorsport, and advanced materials. With over 40 years of innovation, they operate from a state-of-the-art facility in Coventry, producing over 7,000 tools monthly for more than 500 customers worldwide.
Our client prides itself on precision, responsiveness, and a personal touch—delivering bespoke tooling solutions with full process support including cutting strategies, work holding, and tool supply.
Role Purpose:
The Technical Sales Engineer will act as a key interface between customers and our clients engineering and production teams. We are looking for 2 people, covering Midlands or Southern regions.
You will be responsible for identifying customer needs, proposing tailored tooling solutions, and ensuring successful implementation and ongoing support. This role combines technical expertise with commercial acumen to drive growth and customer satisfaction.
The Candidate and position responsibilities:
Sales & Customer Engagement
* Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers across the designated sales area.
* Conduct site visits, technical consultations, and presentations to understand customer requirements and propose solutions.
* Prepare and deliver detailed quotations, proposals, and ROI analyses for tooling solutions.
* Create and maintain a strong opportunity pipeline within CRM.
* Negotiate sales in alignment with company goals.
Technical Expertise
* Analyse customer machining processes and recommend optimal PCD/carbide tooling strategies.
* Collaborate with design and production teams to develop bespoke tooling solutions.
* Provide post-sales technical support, including troubleshooting and performance optimisation.
* Stay up to date with industry trends, materials, and machining technologies.
Project Management
* Manage customer projects from initial enquiry through to delivery and aftercare.
* Maintain accurate records of customer interactions, project milestones, and feedback using CRM systems.
* Coordinate internal resources to ensure timely delivery and quality assurance.
Market Development
* Identify new business opportunities in emerging markets and sectors.
* Contribute to marketing and product development strategies based on customer insights.
Required Skills & Experience
* Degree or HND in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related field.
* Minimum 3 years’ experience in technical sales or applications engineering within the tooling or precision manufacturing sector.
* We need strong technical knowledge of PCD tooling, aerospace materials, and CNC machining processes.
* Experience in aerospace, automotive, or motorsport manufacturing environments.
* Ideally, familiarity with CNC machining, CAD/CAM software, and process optimisation.
* A proactive, customer-focused mindset with strong problem-solving abilities.
* Ability to work independently and as part of a cross-functional team.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and strong understanding of machining strategies.
* Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.
* Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Willingness to travel regularly across the UK and occasionally abroad.