Sales Engineer

Location: Oxford / Reading / Swindon (Field-Based)
Salary: £42,000 + £45,000 - OTE YEAR 1 £55,000 OTE YEAR 2 £60,000+
Job Type: Permanent

Engineering @ 365 is recruiting for an Sales Engineer to join a leading provider of Capital Equipment. This role is ideal for experienced Area Sales Engineers or Senior Sales Engineers with a background in selling high-precision equipment, materials testing solutions, or technical capital equipment. Covering a territory across South of England with an ideal location being around the Swindon/Reading/Oxford area, you will manage key accounts, drive new business, and provide expert technical sales support.

Job Description:

As an Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for promoting a range of cutting-edge metrology and materials testing solutions to customers across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, manufacturing, and research sectors. You will build strong relationships with engineers, R&D professionals, and procurement teams, helping them identify the best solutions to meet their testing and measurement needs.

Key Responsibilities:

* Develop and manage relationships with new and existing customers within the metrology and materials testing sectors.

* Identify new business opportunities and grow sales across the assigned territory.

* Provide technical sales expertise, advising clients on precision testing solutions tailored to their applications.

* Deliver product demonstrations and presentations to key decision-makers.

* Work closely with internal teams, including technical support and product specialists, to ensure customer satisfaction.

* Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to close deals and meet sales targets.

* Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.

* Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events to drive business growth.

Requirements:

Essential Experience & Qualifications:

* Proven experience in technical sales, business development, or account management within a high-precision industry.

* Background in selling materials testing equipment, metrology solutions, or high-precision engineering systems.

* Strong technical understanding of measurement, testing, and quality control processes.

* Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

* Ability to work independently, managing a sales territory and meeting targets.

* A results-driven mindset with a strong focus on customer solutions.

* Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the assigned region.

Desirable Experience & Qualifications:

* Experience in materials testing, metrology, quality assurance, or laboratory equipment sales.

* Knowledge of industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or advanced manufacturing.

* Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.

How to Apply:

To apply, please submit your application above or contact Engineering @ 365 directly.

Equal Opportunity Employer:

Engineering @ 365 is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences