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Region: South England
Industry: Overhead Cranes, Lifting Equipment, Material Handling
Employment Type: Full-Time
Salary: Competitive base + commission + car + benefits About the Role We are seeking a driven and technically confident Sales Engineer to jpin our client and develop new business and manage existing customer relationships across the South of England. The successful candidate will promote a full range of overhead crane products and services- including new equipment, modernisations, servicing, inspections, and repairs- to industrial clients across sectors such as manufacturing, warehousing, ports, engineering, and process industries. This is a customer-facing role requiring strong technical understanding, commercial awareness, and the ability to identify and propose tailored lifting solutions. Key Responsibilities -
Grow sales revenue across the region through new business development and account management -
Conduct site surveys to understand customer requirements and recommend suitable crane systems, upgrades, or service packages -
Prepare technical proposals, quotations, and project costings -
Work closely with engineering, service, and project teams to deliver accurate solutions -
Promote LOLER-compliant service and inspection contracts -
Develop strong relationships with end users, OEMs, and contractors -
Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to order closure -
Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings as required -
Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts, and activity reports Skills & Experience Required -
Proven sales experience within the overhead cranes, lifting equipment, material handling, or associated mechanical/electrical engineering sectors -
Strong technical understanding of overhead crane systems (single girder, double girder, gantry cranes, hoists, modernisations, control systems) -
Ability to read technical drawings and conduct on-site assessments -
Confident communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills -
Self-motivated, commercially minded, and comfortable working autonomously -
Full UK driving licence -
Engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical) is highly advantageous What s on Offer -
Competitive base salary -
Uncapped commission structure -
Company car or car allowance -
Pension and benefits -
Ongoing technical and sales training -
Opportunity to join a growing business with a strong reputation in the lifting industry  |
