Senior Sales Engineer

Senior Sales Engineer Bradford Salary IRO £40,000K + PA

Are you an experienced Sales Engineer with a proven track record of developing high-value customer relationships and driving business growth within a manufacturing or engineering environment?

We are recruiting for a Senior Sales Engineer to join a well-established and innovative engineering and manufacturing business specialising in precision injection moulding, new product development, and bespoke manufacturing solutions. Working with customers across the medical, automotive, industrial, and consumer sectors, you will play a pivotal role in securing new business opportunities, expanding key accounts, and supporting the delivery of complex technical projects.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded engineering professional who can combine technical expertise with strategic sales capability to influence customer decisions and contribute directly to business growth.

The Role As a Senior Sales Engineer, you will take ownership of a portfolio of established accounts while proactively identifying and securing new business opportunities. Acting as a trusted technical advisor, you will engage with customers throughout the product development lifecycle, from initial concept and feasibility through to production and long-term account management. Working closely with engineering, project management, operations, and senior leadership teams, you will help shape commercial strategy, negotiate contracts, and ensure the successful delivery of customer projects.

Key Responsibilities

Develop and execute account growth plans for existing customers

Identify, qualify, and secure new business opportunities across target markets

Lead customer engagement activities, including presentations, technical discussions, and commercial negotiations

Build strong relationships with key stakeholders, procurement teams, engineers, and decision-makers

Support customers through the product development and manufacturing process, providing technical and commercial guidance

Prepare and present quotations, proposals, and business cases

Work closely with internal engineering and production teams to ensure successful project delivery

Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities

Produce accurate sales forecasts and pipeline reporting

Represent the company at customer sites, industry events, and exhibitions as required

Skills & Experience

Proven experience in a Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Business Development, or Key Account Management role within manufacturing or engineering

Strong understanding of manufacturing processes, ideally including injection moulding, plastics, tooling, or product development

Demonstrable success in developing customer relationships and generating new business revenue

Commercially astute with excellent negotiation and influencing skills

Ability to communicate complex technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders

Experience managing projects and coordinating cross-functional teams

Proficient in CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and reporting tools

Engineering qualification desirable, although significant industry experience will also be considered

Full UK Driving Licence

What's on Offer

Competitive salary from £40,000K + PA negotiable depending on experience

Opportunity to influence business growth within a highly respected manufacturing organisation

Exposure to innovative product development programmes and leading OEM customers

Career progression opportunities within a growing business

Supportive and collaborative working environment

Mobile phone and laptop provided

Company pension scheme

Full-time permanent position based in Bradford

If you are an experienced Sales Engineer looking for a role where you can make a genuine commercial impact and build long-term customer partnerships within an innovative manufacturing environment, we would be delighted to hear from you. HMIND INDHM