Are you a tech-savvy salesperson who loves solving problems and closing deals?

Position: Sales Engineer
Salary: Up to £55,000 basic plus bonus OTE £70K+
Location: UK – North East
Industry: Industrial Automation | Engineering Solutions
Employment Type: Full-time | Permanent
Focus: B2B Sales | Business Development | Account Growth

Benefits: Company Car, Private Healthcare Scheme, Income Protection Scheme, Personal Accident Scheme, Death in Service Scheme, Employee Assistance Programme, Personal Pension Scheme.

We are working with a global leader in industrial automation to recruit a commercially driven and strategic Sales Engineer for Northern region. This is a high-impact role for a sales professional who thrives on developing new opportunities while also nurturing and growing existing client relationships.

Role Overview:

As a Sales Engineer, you will play a key role in driving growth across both new and existing accounts. You will be responsible for identifying high-potential prospects, initiating contact, and converting them into customers, while also managing a portfolio of existing clients to ensure continued engagement, project wins, and revenue growth.

Responsibilities:

• Identify and acquire new customers with strong market potential
• Manage and grow a portfolio of existing clients
• Develop tailored account plans that address customer needs and business goals
• Conduct high-impact meetings, presentations, and product demonstrations
• Secure project wins and drive increased turnover across your accounts
• Maintain up-to-date client data and sales activity in CRM systems
• Collaborate with internal teams across sales, innovation, and marketing
• Contribute to promotional campaigns and support market development
• Provide detailed reporting on pipeline progress, customer activity, and opportunities

 Key Performance Indicators:

• Growth in turnover and profitability across assigned accounts
• Number of new customers acquired
• Project wins and overall account development

 What’s on Offer:

• Join a global industry leader with a strong reputation for innovation
• Blend of strategic new business development and key account growth
• Autonomy to shape your own territory and client strategy
• Ongoing professional development and internal career pathways
• Collaborative culture with a focus on high performance and continuous improvement

What we’re looking for:

• Bachelor’s degree in Mechatronics, Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience)
• 3–5 years of B2B sales experience, ideally in industrial automation, engineering, or technical solutions
• Track record of both acquiring new customers and developing existing business
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Proactive, self-motivated, and results-focused
• Comfortable working independently and in a team environment
• Full UK/IE driving licence
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint)
• Fluent in English (additional languages such as German or Dutch are an advantage)

Ready to take your technical sales career to the next level? Apply now!

Recruitment Process:

To apply, complete the short application form below and upload a copy of your CV. If you have any questions, please contact John Boggis at Your Recruiters.

Your Recruiters Limited is an equal opportunity employer, celebrating diversity and committed to fostering an inclusive workplace. All applicants will receive a response, with detailed feedback provided to those who are unsuccessful at the interview stage.