Area Sales Engineer (Precision Engineering / Manufacturing)

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Job information

  • Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering, Sales & Technical
  • Salary: £38000 - £42000 per annum + OTE £80,000 + Uncapped + Company Car
  • Published: 18 May 2026

Area Sales Engineer (Precision Engineering / Manufacturing)
£38,000 – £42,000 (OTE £80,000+) + Uncapped Commission + Company Car + 31 Days Holiday + Pension
Birmingham, Covering West Midlands

Are you a Business Development Executive or similar with a background in either Capital Equipment, Precision Engineering or Manufacturing, looking for an autonomous, field based role for a global and award winning company?

Do you want to work for a global leader in their technical niche; a company renowned for innovation, quality, and engineering excellence with a strong reputation for excellent products which has seen their profits increase year on year?

On offer is the chance to benefit from comprehensive technical, product specific training, enjoy clear career progression opportunities, and significantly increase your earnings through an uncapped commission structure.

In this role you will be responsible for developing and managing sales opportunities across the West Midlands by visiting clients and potential customers to identify needs and promote products and services. This will be roughly an even split between Account Management and New Business Development

This role would suit someone with a Sales background within Capital Equipment, Precision Engineering or Manufacturing that is looking for an autonomous, field based role with within an award-winning, global company that offers excellent on-target earnings.

The Role

  • Visit clients and potential customers around Ireland to identify needs and promote products and services
  • Generate and qualify sales leads, working alongside specialists where appropriate
  • Prepare quotations, negotiate with clients, and close sales to meet or exceed targets
  • Support exhibitions, product demonstrations, and marketing events as needed
  • Covering Birmingham and the West Midlands

The Person

  • Sales Engineer, Sales professional or similar
  • Capital Equipment, Precision Engineering or a Manufacturing background
  • UK Drivers License

Reference Number: BBBH 25386

Keywords: Technical, Sales, Engineer, Representative, Business, Development, Rep, Account, Manager, Management, BDM, Engineering, Precision, Manufacturing, Field, Training, Progression, Commission, Birmingham, Wolverhampton, Aston

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

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