Technical Sales Engineer - Tooling and Fixturing

Technical Sales Engineer (Fixturing / Tooling / Protoypes)

Working on behalf of an established engineering and manufacturing Group, we are seeking a NEW Technical Sales Engineer to develop and deliver new sales for their tooling and fixturing division in Birmingham.

Reporting to the Sales Director and having close interaction with the manufacturing site and existing engineering/operations team, the Technical Sales Engineer will be targeted at delivering sales growth for smaller volume complex fixturing, machine tools, robotic handling tools, dies and other similar bespoke and technically strong requirements.

This privately‑owned organisation has a comprehensive technology group behind it and works across a range of sectors including automotive and motor sport. However, this role is focused across all potential industry opportunities.

• New sales growth through existing knowledge and contact base combined with a proactive sales approach
• Supporting the estimating and bid process working alongside the engineering and operations team
• Managing commercial discussions and securing new work
• Managing clients to support future sales growth opportunities
• Representing the company in the market, attending trade shows as required to develop further successful relationships
• Acting as the focal point for internal and customer queries on a day‑to‑day basis, managing and updating commercial processes ensuring fit for purpose.

• Ideally degree or minimum HND qualified in engineering
• An ability to discuss and provide engineering solutions with customers – engineer to engineer
• Significant exposure to technical selling of engineered solutions within environments such as robotics, automation, sub‑con machining, fixturing, etc.
• Overall experience within manufacturing with knowledge of key processes such as machining, fabrication, assembly, welding, etc.
• Experience of negotiating with customers and suppliers, with excellent influencing and communication skills
• Experience strengthening business relations with customers and industry

Ideally site based in the Midlands and working within the field as required, this "hunting" type role is working with an organisation which has a real passion for quality, long‑term relationships and sharing their expertise. However, the role is focused on new sales growth and therefore a proactive approach is required.