Sales Engineer- Overhead Cranes

Region: South 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 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

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

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

• Prepare technical proposals, quotations, and project costings

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

• Promote LOLER-compliant service and inspection contracts

• Develop strong relationships with end users, OEMs, and contractors

• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to order closure

• Attend industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings as required

• Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts, and activity reports

Skills & Experience Required

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

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

• Ability to read technical drawings and conduct on-site assessments

• Confident communicator with strong negotiation and presentation skills

• Self-motivated, commercially minded, and comfortable working autonomously

• Full UK driving licence

• Engineering qualification (mechanical or electrical) is highly advantageous

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary

• Uncapped commission structure

• Company car or car allowance

• Pension and benefits

• Ongoing technical and sales training

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