Region: South England
Industry: Overhead Cranes, Lifting Equipment, Material Handling
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive base + commission + car + benefits
About the Role
We are seeking a driven and technically confident Sales Engineer to jpin our client and develop new business and manage existing customer relationships across the South of England.
The successful candidate will promote a full range of overhead crane products and services- including new equipment, modernisations, servicing, inspections, and repairs- to industrial clients across sectors such as manufacturing, warehousing, ports, engineering, and process industries.
This is a customer-facing role requiring strong technical understanding, commercial awareness, and the ability to identify and propose tailored lifting solutions.
Key Responsibilities
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Grow sales revenue across the region through new business development and account management
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Conduct site surveys to understand customer requirements and recommend suitable crane systems, upgrades, or service packages
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Prepare technical proposals, quotations, and project costings
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Work closely with engineering, service, and project teams to deliver accurate solutions
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Promote LOLER-compliant service and inspection contracts
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Develop strong relationships with end users, OEMs, and contractors
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Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to order closure
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Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings as required
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Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts, and activity reports
Skills & Experience Required
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Proven sales experience within the overhead cranes, lifting equipment, material handling, or associated mechanical/electrical engineering sectors
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Strong technical understanding of overhead crane systems (single girder, double girder, gantry cranes, hoists, modernisations, control systems)
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Ability to read technical drawings and conduct on-site assessments
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Confident communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills
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Self-motivated, commercially minded, and comfortable working autonomously
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Full UK driving licence
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Engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical) is highly advantageous
What’s on Offer
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Competitive base salary
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Uncapped commission structure
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Company car or car allowance
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Pension and benefits
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Ongoing technical and sales training
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Opportunity to join a growing business with a strong reputation in the lifting industry