Sales Engineer

The Job

The Company:

• Our client is a dynamic, family-owned business with roots dating back to the 1930’s.
• With a $500m+ global presence and a significant footprint in Europe, they’re making waves in the temporary liquid handling industry.
• Their solutions, including tanks, filtration, pumps, and spill containment, are trusted across sectors like petrochemical, construction, and environmental response.
• They pride themselves on a supportive, fun, and flexible working environment with a mantra to enjoy the work and only work with enjoyable clients.
• This is a unique opportunity to join a small, agile team, with a hands-on, collaborative culture where everyone contributes.
• Due to ongoing growth, there is a requirement for a new Sales Engineer to join the sales team in the South and promote their hire solutions.

• £45k Basi
• £52k OTE
• Company Car
• Contributory Pension
• BUPA Private Healthcare
• 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays

• We’re looking for a Sales Engineer to join the UK team, focusing on the South (ideal base Beds, Bucks, Berks)
• You’ll have a hybrid role of maintaining and developing client relationships while tackling practical challenges on-site.
• Key responsibilities include building relationships with new and existing clients across industries like construction, petrochemical, and water treatment.
• Managing both reactive (70%) and proactive (30%) sales, handling orders from daily hire needs to emergency spill response solutions.
• Supporting high-value, hands-on sales involving tanks, pumps, and more, with tools ready in your boot for on-site visits.
• Collaborating with operations and the wider European team to deliver exceptional service.

• We’re seeking someone passionate, practical, and flexible—whether you're an experienced sales professional or an engineer eager to step into sales.
• Our ideal candidate has a background in mechanical engineering, plant hire, or a technical field with practical, hands-on experience (e.g., car mechanic, pump engineer, etc.).
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, and able to deal with site fitters to directors.
• A can-do attitude and team spirit—no room for “not my job” here!
• Strong organizational and administrative abilities, with attention to detail.
• Full training will be provided

If you’re driven by achieving targets and thrive in a flexible, engaging environment, we’d love to hear from you.

Consultant: Justin Webb

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Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

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