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Territory: Midlands & South of the UK

Salary: £60,000 per annum + Company Car or Car Allowance + Generous Holiday Allowance + Pension Scheme + Excellent Career Development Opportunities

About Us:
We are an industry-leading precision engineering company, celebrated for delivering high-quality, tailored engineering solutions across the Aerospace, Defence, and Industrial Manufacturing sectors. With a strong focus on innovation and customer satisfaction, we are seeking a passionate and results-driven Sales Engineer to join our team and support our growth across the Midlands and South of the UK.

The Role:
As a Sales Engineer, you will play a key role in driving the expansion of our client base, using your mechanical engineering expertise and sales acumen to forge new business relationships and nurture existing ones. You will deliver bespoke engineering solutions, manage complex sales processes, and collaborate closely with our technical team to ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction.

This is an exciting opportunity for an individual with a mechanical engineering qualification and a proven track record in technical sales to make a significant impact and further their career in an innovative, fast-paced environment.

Key Responsibilities:

Develop and implement targeted sales strategies to fuel growth in the Midlands and South regions
Build and maintain strong relationships with both new and existing clients, ensuring exceptional service and support
Use your technical expertise to offer consultative sales solutions that meet the unique needs of each client
Work closely with the engineering team to ensure seamless project delivery and customer satisfaction
Present and pitch technical solutions, prepare quotations, and lead negotiations to secure new business
Monitor market trends, competitor activities, and industry developments to maintain a competitive edge
Keep precise records of sales activities and progress within the CRM systemQualifications & Experience:

A Mechanical Engineering qualification (e.g., HNC, HND, or Degree) is essential
Proven experience in technical sales, preferably in the precision engineering or manufacturing sectors
Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical information for clients
Strong interpersonal and relationship-building capabilities
Proactive, target-driven, and motivated with a passion for sales
Willingness to travel across the Midlands and South of the UKWhat We Offer:

Competitive salary of £60,000 per annum
Company car or car allowance
Generous holiday allowance
Pension scheme
Excellent career development and progression opportunities
A dynamic, supportive, and collaborative team environmentIf you're a mechanically qualified professional with a passion for technical sales and the drive to succeed, we want to hear from you! Apply today to join a market leader in precision engineering and take your career to the next level.

At Morgan Ryder we can provide you with a full range of employment opportunities from short term and fixed term temporary vacancies to permanent positions.

We recruit for companies that operate in the following industries: Food and Drink Manufacturers, FMCG, Packaging, Engineering, Automotive, Aerospace, Warehousing, Logistics, Waste Management, Petro Chemical, Pharmaceutical, Power & Renewable Energy.

Please note that calls to and from the offices of Morgan Ryder Associates Ltd. may be monitored or recorded. This is to ensure compliance with regulatory procedures, record business transactions and for training purposes

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