Sales Engineer

UK Nationwide

Location: Grantham, UK (1 day office / 4 days field)
Salary: £40,000–£50,000 base + £5,000–£10,000 bonus/commission
Benefits: Company car, phone, laptop, pension, 25 days holiday + statutory

About the Role

A leading UK manufacturer of vibration-based process plant and equipment is seeking an ambitious Mechanical Sales Engineer. The company supplies industries including recycling, chemicals, quarrying, bulk materials handling, and food processing. With most equipment being bespoke, the business is known for engineering reliability, technical excellence, and responsive customer support.

The role is ideal for experienced technical sales professionals or mechanically skilled engineers looking to move into a commercial/sales position.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and develop key accounts nationwide
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities
• Collaborate with technical design and manufacturing teams to deliver standard and tailored solutions
• Achieve an individual sales target of £1.2 million per year
• Ability to manage multiple projects with varying timelines (average sales cycle 2–3 months)

Candidate Requirements

• Engineering background, ideally with experience in industrial equipment or process plant
• Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship management skills
• Ability to manage multiple accounts/projects simultaneously
• Comfortable traveling nationwide and working independently

Package & Benefits

• Base salary £40–50k + bonus/commission £5–10k
• Company car, phone, and laptop provided
• Pension scheme
• 37-hour working week
• 25 days holiday plus statutory
• Career progression: potential to progress to Sales Director within 2–3 years

Working Pattern

• 1 day per week in the office for training and collaboration
• 4 days per week in the field visiting clients and developing accounts

If you are interested in this position, please contact Alex Connolly on 01254781300

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