JOB - 36783
Work Type: Full-time Permanent – In person with Travel
Location: Aylesbury, United Kingdom (Relocation support provided)
Title: Sales Engineer – Capital Equipment (UK & EU Territory)
Open to candidates based in the UK – Travel Required (up to 50%)
Compensation: 45,000 to 55,000 GBP (+ commission)

About Our Client
Our client is a well-established, fast-growing engineering and advanced manufacturing company. Their innovative mixing technology is helping companies across multiple sectors streamline their processes and improve results. As part of their continued expansion in the UK and Europe, they’re hiring a Sales Engineer to lead technical sales efforts and drive new business opportunities across the region.

Role Overview
This is a high-energy, customer-facing role that combines capital equipment sales with real-time technical consultation. The Sales Engineer will be responsible for managing the full sales cycle—identifying leads, conducting hands-on equipment demos, responding to RFPs, and collaborating with internal technical teams. The role requires up to 50% travel throughout the UK and EU and is ideal for a self-starter with strong mechanical aptitude, excellent presentation skills, and the ability to build lasting customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Pursue qualified leads, manage all aspects of the sales cycle, and convert prospects into active clients
• Generate leads via cold calling, referrals, and regional marketing efforts
• Conduct live, on-site product demonstrations for technical and business decision-makers
• Represent the company at industry events, conferences, and exhibitions
• Respond to RFIs/RFPs/RFQs with detailed, technical proposals
• Collaborate closely with engineering and operations teams to ensure product solutions align with client needs
• Collect and communicate customer insights and application trends to internal stakeholders
• Travel throughout the UK and EU sales territory
• Maintain accurate CRM records (Salesforce experience preferred)
• Resolve customer inquiries and issues with urgency and professionalism
• Consistently meet or exceed monthly and annual sales targets

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or a related technical discipline
• Minimum 5 years of experience in capital equipment sales
• Strong background in industrial processing or materials-handling systems
• Comfortable working in highly technical sales environments
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confident in live product demonstrations and installations at customer sites
• Strong mechanical aptitude and hands-on problem-solving skills
• Highly organized, analytical, and adaptable
• Must be willing to travel up to 50%
• Valid UK driver’s license and passport required

What You Bring to the Table

• A proven ability to grow business in new or underdeveloped markets
• Technical fluency combined with a passion for customer engagement
• Comfort operating independently in a road-based role
• Confidence working across a range of applications and industries
• A growth mindset and entrepreneurial spirit

Compensation & Benefits (UK-based)

• Competitive base salary plus uncapped commission
• Paid personal leave and statutory bank holidays
• Health insurance + supplemental private coverage
• Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) in line with UK regulations
• Company pension plan (after 3 months of service)
• Relocation support to Aylesbury

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