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 WR Engineering are the 1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.