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Junior Sales Engineer (Manufacturing / Machinery)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment LimitedNottingham, Nottinghamshire🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 22 Oct 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This exceptional role offers you the perfect platform to transition into a high-earning sales career with a globally recognized manufacturer that provides comprehensive training, a competitive salary package, and clear internal progression paths. You will thrive in this hybrid position if you are an ambitious engineer eager to apply your technical knowledge to dynamic client-facing projects while enjoying the flexibility of a field-based role. Take the next step in your professional journey and apply today to join a supportive, long-standing team where your growth is the top priority.

Quick Overview

Salary
£35k - £40k/yr
Seniority
Junior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
Hybrid
Location
Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, United Kingdom

Job Description

Junior Sales Engineer (Manufacturing / Machinery)
35,000 - 40,000 + OTE 50k + Car/Allowance + Phone + Autonomy + Progression
Nottingham
Are you an Engineer from a manufacturing, industrial or similar background looking to progress your career into a sales role, where you will be given full sales training both on the job and through external courses, with clear scope to progress to a fully-fledged Sales Engineer?

Are you looking to be moulded into a varied, field-based role covering the UK, where you can increase your earnings through commission?

On offer is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised machinery manufacturer, where you will be managing key accounts (70%) and developing new business (30%) across the UK, with some business conducted overseas too.

In this role you will be home based then visiting customer sites over the week, with at least one day in the Nottingham office. Working alongside a dedicated sales team, you will develop your sales skills from shadowing them along with any courses you may require.

Founded nearly 50 years ago, this company design, manufacturer, supply and install a range of machinery across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, military, and nuclear. They pride themselves on their extraordinary reputation of reliable machinery, couple with excellent retention rates due to internal promotions.
This role would suit an Engineer with an understanding of machinery looking to step into a sales role where they will be trained, developed, and progressed into a Sales Engineer position.
The Role:

  • Selling special purpose machinery solutions, specific machinery training given
  • Full sales training given through shadowing and courses
  • Managing key accounts (70%) and developing new business (30%)
  • Working within industries such as automotive, aerospace, military, and nuclear
  • Home based, attending client sites and exhibitions across the UK

The Person:

  • Engineer from a mechanical / electrical / mechatronic background
  • Machinery / Capital Equipment experience
  • Looking to get into a field-based sales role


Reference number: BBBH27894

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If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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