Job Title: Senior Sales Engineer
Location: Nottingham (Hybrid Working)
Salary: Competitive + Bonus + Benefits
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Are you a technically skilled sales professional? A leading UK-based engineering company is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to join their expanding team in Nottingham.

As part of a supportive and experienced sales team, you’ll play a crucial role in generating new business, shaping technical proposals, and helping clients achieve engineering excellence.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and qualify new business opportunities, with marketing and website support.
• Engage with prospective clients to understand technical needs and propose suitable automation solutions.
• Develop initial machine and system concepts in collaboration with the internal engineering team.
• Create and deliver detailed sales proposals and presentations.
• Negotiate contracts and close sales in line with company goals.
• Work closely with internal teams, including engineering and marketing, to align on strategy and delivery.
• Build long-term relationships with clients and ensure ongoing customer satisfaction.

This is a hybrid role, with flexibility to work remotely and attend the Nottingham office at least once a week.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Proven experience in technical or capital equipment sales, ideally within automation or special-purpose machinery (training provided where needed).
• Strong technical understanding and the ability to explain complex engineering solutions.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and MS Office.
• Willingness to travel to customer sites when necessary.

Why Apply?

• Join a forward-thinking engineering company at the forefront of custom automation.
• Work on diverse and technically interesting projects across multiple industries.
• Be part of a collaborative, knowledgeable, and supportive sales team.
• Benefit from a flexible hybrid working model.
• Competitive salary, bonus scheme, and comprehensive benefits package.