Area Sales Engineer Cutting Tools / Metalworking
Location: Field-based (East Midlands)
A leading cutting-tool manufacturer is looking for a driven Area Sales Engineer to take ownership of the East Midlands region and grow sales across the manufacturing sector.
What Youll Do
1. Grow sales with existing key accounts in the region
2. Win new business across aerospace, oil & gas, automotive & general engineering
3. Support customers with technical cutting-tool and machining solutions
4. Prepare quotes, follow up, and close opportunities
5. Track performance and consistently hit/exceed targets
6. Represent the business at trade shows and industry events
What You Need
7. Strong understanding of metal cutting & machining processes
8. Engineering background (time-served or industry experience)
9. Proven technical sales experience
10. Confident communicator & strong relationship-builder
11. Self-motivated, independent and target-driven
12. Comfortable delivering presentations and technical discussions
13. Full UK driving licence + willingness to travel
What You Get
14. Attractive salary + performance bonus
15. 25 days holiday (increasing with service)
16. Option to carry over 5 days into the new year
17. Private health package, cash plan & death-in-service benefit
18. Prestigious pension scheme
19. Permanent, secure role with strong progression opportunities
If youre a motivated sales engineer with cutting-tool or machining knowledge, this is a great opportunity to take charge of a key East Midlands territory and make a real impact.