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Sales Engineer- Overhead Cranes

Job Posted: 22 hours ago

Salary: £ 40,000 - 60,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Crawley, West Sussex

Expire in: a month

Job Description

Region: South East 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 East 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

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    Grow sales revenue across the region through new business development and account management

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    Conduct site surveys to understand customer requirements and recommend suitable crane systems, upgrades, or service packages

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    Prepare technical proposals, quotations, and project costings

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    Work closely with engineering, service, and project teams to deliver accurate solutions

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    Promote LOLER-compliant service and inspection contracts

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    Develop strong relationships with end users, OEMs, and contractors

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    Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to order closure

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    Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings as required

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    Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts, and activity reports

Skills & Experience Required

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    Proven sales experience within the overhead cranes, lifting equipment, material handling, or associated mechanical/electrical engineering sectors

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    Strong technical understanding of overhead crane systems (single girder, double girder, gantry cranes, hoists, modernisations, control systems)

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    Ability to read technical drawings and conduct on-site assessments

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    Confident communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills

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    Self-motivated, commercially minded, and comfortable working autonomously

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    Full UK driving licence

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    Engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical) is highly advantageous

What’s on Offer

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    Competitive base salary

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    Uncapped commission structure

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    Company car or car allowance

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    Pension and benefits

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    Ongoing technical and sales training

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    Opportunity to join a growing business with a strong reputation in the lifting industry

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