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