Job Title: Sales Engineer
While professional experience and qualifications are key for this role, make sure to check you have the preferable soft skills before applying if required.
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
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