Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Engineer

• £60,000 - £65,000 Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission & Bonus Structure
• North of England Territory
• Leading Manufacturer of Metalworking Fluids & Industrial Lubricants
• Established Customer Base with Significant Growth Potential
• Hybrid Company Car, Mobile Phone & Laptop, 28 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
• Excellent Technical Support Structure and Genuine Career Progression Opportunities
• Field-Based Role Covering Manufacturing & Engineering Customers

Mercury Hampton are exclusively supporting a market leading manufacturer of industrial lubricants, metalworking fluids and specialist process solutions in the appointment of a Technical Sales Engineer.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected business operating within the manufacturing, engineering and precision machining sectors. The company supplies a comprehensive portfolio of metalworking fluids, industrial lubricants and associated technical services to customers throughout the UK.

The successful candidate will inherit an established customer portfolio whilst also developing new business opportunities across a designated territory. This role offers a balanced mix of account management and business development, making it ideal for an ambitious sales professional looking to drive growth and build long-term customer relationships.

Working closely with machine shop, you will be responsible for identifying opportunities, providing technical recommendations and delivering commercially beneficial solutions that improve operational performance and reduce manufacturing costs. You will be selling to Production Managers, Engineering Managers, Manufacturing Mangers etc.

This position would suit a driven technical sales professional who enjoys engaging with customers, developing solutions and managing a consultative sales process from initial enquiry through to implementation.

The Candidate:

• Must Have - Experience selling metalworking fluids or industrial lubricants
• Must Have - Understanding of CNC machining, machine shop environments, manufacturing operations or precision engineering. 
• Strong relationship-building and account management capabilities.
• Demonstrable success in both new business development and customer retention.
• Ability to engage with stakeholders at all levels, from shop floor personnel through to senior management.
• Commercially astute with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated with the ability to manage a field-based territory effectively.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

The Opportunity:

• Join a well-established and growing organisation.
• Manage a territory with a strong existing customer base and significant development potential.
• Sell technically strong, solution-led products into a diverse manufacturing customer base.
• Receive ongoing product and technical training.
• Excellent earning potential through a competitive commission and bonus structure.
• Long-term career development opportunities within a successful business.

Please click on the apply button or contact Robbie Kelly at Mercury Hampton directly on +44 (0)1925 937311 or via email at [email protected] for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two working days.