Sales and Service Engineer - Mechanical Seals

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10 months ago

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White Label Recruitment are currently working in partnership with a well-established engineering company, who are now looking to take on a Sales Engineer with hands on experience for their Mechanical Seals division. This is a hybrid role combining hands-on technical work with proactive business development and account management.

They will also consider training someone up in sales who is looking to progress from hand-on/engineer roles looking to transition into sales

Overview
The position is ideal for someone with experience in mechanical seals and rotating equipment who enjoys both practical, hands-on work and customer-facing sales. You’ll be responsible for identifying new business, managing key accounts, and taking full ownership of the sales cycle—from initial consultation to seal installation and after-sales support.

Key Responsibilities

Promote and sell a comprehensive range of sealing solutions: mechanical seals, hydraulic seals, packings, gaskets, and coatings.
Balance your time between account management (40%) and business development (60%).
Identify, prospect, and convert new leads into long-term customers.
The managing of current accounts may someone involve carrying out hands-on work, including:
- Assessing pump or seal failures on-site.
- Physically removing failed components, conducting detailed analysis, identifying damage or failure causes, and recommending replacements.
- Producing technical failure analysis and reports for clients.
- Re-installing or overseeing installation of sealing solutions, if necessary
Maintain and grow relationships with an existing customer base across various sectors, including power, petrochemical, water, pulp and paper, and steel.
Liaise with clients at all levels, from engineers to board-level decision-makers.
Support and coach colleagues on quoting and sales processes.
Generate and deliver monthly reports on sales performance, market conditions, and forecasts.
Work closely with internal teams to ensure smooth service delivery.

Personal Profile (Desirable Skills & Qualities)
Sales experience ideally, with strong technical acumen; ability to build rapport with customers.
Experience in a similar role or from companies specialising in Mech Seals would be advantageous.
Mechanical/engineering background essential - ideally with rotating equipment or mechanical seals.
Comfortable with practical, hands-on tasks as well as commercial discussions.
Strong business development and prospecting abilities.
Capable of analysing technical failures and creating actionable, client-focused reports.
Effective communicator with strong interpersonal skills.
Able to work independently, manage own schedule, and meet deadlines.
Confident using Microsoft Office and general IT systems.
Full UK driving licence (or equivalent).

This position comes with a competitive salary, company car and uncapped commission!

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-standing, employee-owned business where you’ll play a key role in driving both technical service and commercial growth. It suits someone who is hands-on, technically capable, and looking for a long-term role with meaningful responsibility and rewards.

If this role sounds of interest, please apply ASAP as they can move quickly

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