Key Account Manager / Technical Sales Engineer

Advertised by Mercury Hampton Ltd

Location
LE2
Salary
£60,000 - £70,000 a year
Job type
Permanent
Sector
Engineering
Posted
28 October 2026
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Job description

Technical Sales Engineer
  • £60,000 - £70,000 Basic Salary (DOE)
  • Uncapped Commission Structure, £100,000+ OTE
  • Midlands/South UK Territory
  • World Leading manufacturer, strong global brand
  • Hybrid Working
  • Engineering Solutions | Material Handling | Automation | Industrial Equipment
  • Established International Engineering Business
  • Take Ownership of Existing Key Accounts Whilst Developing New Business Opportunities within those accounts
  • Car, Laptop, Mobile Phone & Excellent Development Opportunities
  • Progression Opportunity Within a Growing International Sales Team

Mercury Hampton has been retained on behalf of a world leading engineering manufacturer that is looking for a Technical Sales Engineer to support continued growth across the South of the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically capable sales professional or an engineer looking to further develop their commercial career. The business supplies innovative engineering solutions to customers across a wide range of industrial sectors and has ambitious plans to increase its presence within aerospace, defence and data centre markets.

The successful candidate will inherit existing customer relationships whilst also being responsible for developing new business opportunities within those accounts across the region. This role requires a consultative approach, working closely with customers to understand their operational challenges before recommending the most appropriate technical solution.

You will engage with multiple stakeholders including manufacturing engineers, procurement professionals and financial decision makers, building long term relationships that generate repeat business and sustainable revenue growth.

This position would suit an individual who enjoys combining technical problem solving with commercial responsibility and relationship management.

The Candidate:

  • Must Have - Technical Sales experience
  • Must be able to communicate confidently with engineers, buyers, finance and senior commercial stakeholders.
  • Must Have - Experience selling technical products, engineering solutions or industrial equipment.
  • Ideally have a Technical/Engineering degree
  • Proven track record of developing customer relationships and generating new business.
  • Consultative sales approach with strong questioning and discovery skills.
  • Commercially astute with strong negotiation skills.
  • Self-motivated and capable of managing a regional territory.
  • Experience within sectors such as:
    • Material Handling
    • Automation
    • Robotics
    • Mechanical Engineering
    • Capital Equipment
    • Industrial Machinery
    • Engineered Solutions
    • Gas Analysis Equipment
  • Comfortable working independently whilst collaborating with technical and engineering teams.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing engineering business where technical expertise is genuinely valued and rewarded. The role offers significant autonomy, long-term career prospects and an uncapped earning opportunity for the right individual.

Please click on the apply button or contact Robbie Kelly at Mercury Hampton directly on (phone number removed) or via email at (url removed) for a confidential discussion. We aim to respond to all successful applicants within two working days.

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