Technical Sales Engineer in Newcastle upon Tyne

Job DescriptionTechnical Sales Engineer – North East Region Are you an experienced Technical Sales Engineer with an engineering background and a passion for helping customers improve performance, reduce costs and find the right technical solutions? Or Applications are also welcomed from technically strong engineers who have the personality and commercial aptitude to move further into a customer-facing sales role. This is an excellent opportunity to join an established, global engineering business with a strong reputation in the metalworking and cutting tools sector. You’ll take responsibility for developing an established customer base across the North East while identifying and converting new business opportunities. You’ll spend around four days per week visiting customers, so you’ll need to be based within approximately one hour of the North East territory. The Role Working closely with end users and distribution partners, you will: Manage and develop existing customer relationships across your territory Identify and win new business opportunities Promote a comprehensive range of cutting tools and metalworking solutions Provide customers with practical technical advice and support Carry out cutting tool trials and tests to demonstrate performance Read and interpret technical and engineering drawings Identify opportunities to improve productivity and deliver measurable cost savings Work closely with distribution partners to develop joint opportunities Build strong, long-term relationships with customers at both technical and commercial level What We’re Looking For: You’ll ideally have a strong engineering or manufacturing background, combined with technical product knowledge and/or previous sales experience. We’re particularly interested in candidates who have: Experience within engineering, machining, metalworking, manufacturing or cutting tools Strong technical understanding and the ability to confidently discuss applications with customers Previous technical sales, applications or customer-facing engineering experience Excellent communication and relationship-building skills A proactive, commercially focused approach Strong negotiation and organisational skills The resilience and drive to develop new business as well as manage existing accounts Applications are also welcomed from technically strong engineers who have the personality and commercial aptitude to move further into a customer-facing sales role. What’s On Offer? Alongside a competitive salary of up to 52K and rewarding career opportunity, the package includes: 7% employer pension contribution Private Healthcare support Hybrid/electric company car option Income protection Flexible working Excellent product and technical training Genuine opportunities for long-term career progression You’ll be joining a supportive, forward-thinking engineering organisation where technical expertise is valued and where you’ll have the opportunity to make a genuine impact with customers across your territory. Interested? If you have a background in engineering, machining, cutting tools or technical sales and would like to find out more, apply today for a confidential conversation