Business Development Engineer Location: UK (Field-Based) Salary: £35,000-£40,000 Attractive Commission Scheme, Car Allowance & Benefits Are you a driven sales professional with experience in metrology or precision engineering? Do you thrive on building relationships, uncovering new opportunities, and delivering technical solutions? We are seeking a Business Development Engineer to lead the growth of our CMM and metrology product portfolio across the UK & Ireland. About the Role Reporting to the Managing Director, you will take commercial ownership of our metrology systems, leading sales activities, building partnerships, and providing technical support to customers. You'll play a key role in expanding our new machine business, introducing new technologies, and enhancing market presence. Key Responsibilities Manage the full sales cycle of metrology systems, upgrades, and retrofits across the UK & Ireland Identify and develop new business opportunities while nurturing existing customer relationships Introduce and promote new products, maximising market potential Support and collaborate with sales agents, partners, and internal teams Conduct customer visits, demonstrations, and presentations (UK & occasional international travel) Maintain accurate sales records, quotations, and CRM data Produce monthly sales activity reports and contribute to annual sales strategies Attend industry exhibitions, open houses, and sales meetings Provide ideas and input to continuously improve business development initiativesAbout You Essential: Minimum 5 years’ sales experience in the metrology or precision engineering industry Proven track record of achieving or exceeding sales targets Strong understanding of CMM systems and value-based selling Ability to interpret engineering drawings and GD&T Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills Highly self-motivated, organised, and commercially mindedDesirable: Knowledge of non-contact scanning or CT technology Experience working with CRM platforms such as Goldmine Mechanical Engineering qualification (ONC/HNC or equivalent)Syntech Recruitment Limited: We act as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for temporary placements