Overview
Sales Engineer - MRO / Motor & Pump Repair
The Opportunity: We are looking for a skilled and motivated Sales Engineer to join our growing client in Manchester. You'll be covering a high-potential region including Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Cumbria, with the backing of two internal sales support staff based in Manchester. This role blends account management (70%) with new business development (30%). You'll inherit a range of accounts (with expected revenue of around £1M per year) while actively hunting for new opportunities in motor and pump repair, MRO services, and predictive maintenance.
Responsibilities
* Manage and grow a portfolio of industrial accounts, ensuring excellent service and revenue growth.
* Identify and win new business across sectors including paper mills, manufacturing, food production, chemical, baking, and pharmaceutical.
* Develop strong relationships with motor repair customers, paper companies, and paper mills, offering mechanical, electrical, electronic, and predictive maintenance solutions.
* Use CRM systems to manage pipelines, activities, and client data effectively.
* Be on the road visiting client sites — particularly after Monday morning planning/admin.
* Entertain and engage clients to grow internal business and cross-sell new products/services.
* Hit quarterly targets to earn commission from new products and services (motors, pumps, etc.).
Qualifications
* Experience in technical sales, ideally within rotating equipment repair, pump repair, or MRO sectors.
* Ability to manage and grow large industrial accounts.
* A hunter mentality - confident cross-seller who can spot opportunities and win new business.
* Familiarity with key customer industries: manufacturing, chemical, pharma, food, and paper.
* Self-motivated, field-based mindset - proactive and comfortable on the road.
* Strong communication skills and ability to build long-term client relationships.
* Experience using a CRM system for managing activities and forecasting.
* Full UK driving licence.
What’s on Offer
* £46K - £56K base salary depending on experience
* Quarterly bonuses - up to £15K/year
* Co car or car allowance
* Autonomy and support to grow a high-potential territory
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