Sales Engineer
- Posted on
- 9/16/2026
- Employment Type
- Permanent
- Job Reference
- 225617401
Job Description
Sales Engineer - Industrial Equipment
Location: Stoke-on-Trent
Salary: -45,00050,000
Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time
About the Role
My client is a growing engineering and manufacturing business supplying specialist equipment to a wide range of industrial sectors.
Due to continued expansion, they are looking for a motivated and technically knowledgeable Sales Engineer to generate new business opportunities, develop customer relationships and provide technical support throughout the sales process.
This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in technical sales, engineering, manufacturing or industrial equipment.
Key Responsibilities
- Identify and develop new sales opportunities.
- Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Provide technical pre-sales support across a range of products.
- Conduct customer site visits and technical discussions.
- Work closely with design and engineering teams to understand product specifications and project requirements.
- Prepare and submit tailored sales proposals and quotations.
- Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and customer requirements.
- Attend trade shows, conferences and networking events.
- Provide post-sale support and respond to technical customer enquiries.
About You
- At least 2 years' experience in technical sales, ideally within manufacturing, industrial equipment, kilns, furnaces or associated process equipment.
- Strong technical engineering understanding.
- A technical understanding of kiln technology, furnace process machinery, industrial burners, combustion systems and refractory linings
- Previous sales experience within specialist machinery or industrial equipment would be advantageous.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
- Strong problem-solving ability and commercial awareness.
- Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team.
- Full UK driving licence.
- Willingness to work from the Stoke-on-Trent office, travel to customer sites and attend industry events when required.
The Package
- -45,00050,000 salary.
- Permanent, full-time position.
- Opportunity to join a growing engineering business.
- Varied customer base and technically interesting projects.
- Career development within a specialist manufacturing environment.
WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing andamp; technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.