Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Yorkshire

Salary: 45,000- 50,000

About the Role

We are seeking an experienced Technical Sales Engineer to support customers across the manufacturing and engineering sectors. This role combines technical expertise in CNC machining and metal cutting with a strong commercial focus, helping customers improve productivity, reduce costs and optimise manufacturing processes.

You will work closely with customers, internal sales teams and technical partners to identify opportunities, deliver tailored engineering solutions and develop long-term business relationships.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and implement process improvements that enhance manufacturing efficiency and productivity.

• Drive cost-saving initiatives and support customers in achieving measurable operational improvements.

• Work with customers to implement lean manufacturing and continuous improvement strategies.

• Plan, conduct and evaluate tooling trials, ensuring successful outcomes are implemented effectively.

• Provide expert advice on metal cutting tools, machining applications, cutting speeds, feeds and tooling selection.

• Develop innovative machining solutions tailored to customer requirements and production challenges.

• Manage, develop and grow existing strategic customer accounts while identifying new business opportunities.

• Build strong relationships with engineering, production, procurement and operational stakeholders.

• Lead technical discussions to support new business development and customer growth plans.

• Collaborate with internal sales, field sales and business development teams to maximise territory performance.

• Provide technical guidance, coaching and application support to sales colleagues.

• Develop effective partnerships with tooling manufacturers and technical suppliers to support customer requirements.

• Promote a broad portfolio of engineering products and manufacturing support services to achieve sales growth objectives.

• Proactively identify opportunities to expand customer relationships, increase market share and deliver additional value.

Essential Experience & Skills

• At least three years' experience in technical sales, engineering sales or a similar customer-facing technical role.

• A proven track record of growing sales and developing customer accounts within a manufacturing or engineering environment.

• Strong working knowledge of CNC machining processes and applications.

• Practical experience with metal cutting tools, tooling selection and machining optimisation.

• Ability to recommend technical solutions that deliver measurable improvements in productivity, quality or cost.

• Experience conducting tooling trials and supporting manufacturing process improvement projects.

• Strong commercial awareness, with the ability to identify opportunities and convert them into profitable business.

• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.

• Confidence engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from shop-floor teams to senior decision-makers.

Desirable Experience

Experience in one or more of the following areas would be advantageous:

• Manufacturing Engineering

• Production Engineering

• Process Engineering

• Tooling or Applications Engineering

• Lean Manufacturing

• Continuous Improvement methodologies

The Opportunity

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded, commercially driven professional to combine manufacturing expertise with customer development. You will play a key role in helping engineering businesses improve their machining performance, achieve cost efficiencies and identify new opportunities for growth.