Sales Engineer

Location:

Grantham

Salary: £40,000-£50,000 + Bonus + Commission

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Sales Engineer ready to take the next major step in their career. Whether you are already working in technical sales or are an engineer wanting to transition into a commercial role, this position offers the platform to develop rapidly.

You will manage key customer relationships, generate new business opportunities, and collaborate with technical and manufacturing teams to deliver both standard and bespoke vibration-based process solutions.

Most importantly, this role comes with a defined and achievable pathway to Sales Director within 2-3 years, making it ideal for someone ready to grow into a senior leadership position.

Overview

Manage and expand a portfolio of key accounts across the UK.
Proactively identify and win new business within core industrial sectors.
Work closely with engineering, design, and production teams to deliver tailored solutions.
Conduct site visits, technical assessments, and equipment demonstrations.
Develop sales proposals and product recommendations based on customer needs.
Maintain accurate reporting, forecasting, and CRM updates.
Represent the company at customer sites, industry events, and trade exhibitions.
Take an active role in shaping commercial strategy as you progress toward leadership.

Requirements

Strong engineering background, ideally mechanical.
Comfortable dealing with technical discussions and high-level commercial stakeholders.
Prior sales experience beneficial, but not essential for the right engineer transitioning into sales.
Confident communicator with strong interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
Proactive, ambitious, and motivated to progress into a senior leadership role.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel (4 days per week on the road).Salary & Benefits

Salary: £40,000 - £50,000 (DOE)
Bonus & Commission: £5,000 - £10,000

Working Hours:

37 hours per week
Hybrid Field Role: 1 day in the Grantham office, 4 days on the road
Company Car
Clear Progression Path:
Fast-track route to Sales Director within 2-3 years
25 Days Holiday + Statutory Bank Holidays​

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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