Sales Engineer

  • Job Reference: SALESEM
  • Date Posted: 19 February 2026
  • Recruiter: Genesis Employment Services Ltd
  • Location: Coventry CV7
  • Salary: £65,000
  • Bonus/Benefits: Company Car
  • Sector: Engineering, Sales & Marketing
  • Job Type: Permanent
  • Duration: Permanent
  • Work Hours: Full Time
  • Contact: Emma Driver
  • Email: emma@genesisemployment.net
  • Telephone: 02476553553

Job Description

Job Description:

Our client based  in Coventry  are looking for a Sales Engineer, to drive sales across the UK manufacturing sector. This role is ideal for someone with strong technical understanding and a passion for building customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new sales opportunities across engineering and manufacturing sectors
  • Visit customers, understand technical requirements, and recommend suitable gauge solutions
  • Prepare quotations, proposals, and technical presentations
  • Maintain and grow existing customer relationships
  • Attend trade shows, events, and customer demonstrations
  • Collaborate with the technical team to support custom gauge projects
  • Achieve monthly and quarterly sales targets

Requirements

  • Experience in technical sales or engineering sales (precision tools or metrology advantageous)
  • Understanding of manufacturing processes, CNC machining, or measurement technologies
  • Strong communication and customer-facing skills
  • Ability to read engineering drawings (training can be provided)
  • Self-motivated, organised, and target-driven
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

What We Offer

  • Competitive base salary
  • Commission structure
  • Car allowance or company vehicle
  • Full training on precision gauges and metrology products
  • Career progression within a growing company
  • Supportive technical team and strong product portfolio
  Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

  • Company pension
  • Free parking
  • On-site parking
  • Profit sharing

Experience:

  • CNC Grinding on a Studer: 2 years (preferred)

Licence/Certification:

  • Driving Licence (preferred)

Work Location: In person