Full job descriptionSales Engineer (Cutting Tools / OEM)


£40,000 - £45,000 + OTE £65k + Annual Bonus + Company Car + Enhanced Holiday + Training + Progression + Extensive Company Benefits


North London (Field Based)


Are you a Toolmaker, Manual Machinist, CNC Machinist, or Applications Engineer looking to move into a commercial role where you can use your engineering knowledge to solve customer problems, with full sales training provided by a globally recognised Japanese OEM?


This is an exciting opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer of premium cutting tools. Backed by a global engineering group, the business offers exceptional stability, ongoing investment, and the chance to develop a long-term career in technical sales, even if you’ve never sold before.


In this role, you’ll manage your own South East territory, developing new business while supporting an established distributor network and existing customer base. Rather than hard selling, you’ll work closely with customers to understand their machining challenges, recommend the right tooling solutions, and help improve productivity and machining performance. Full sales and manufacturer training will be provided.


The ideal candidate will have hands-on experience within tooling, manual machining, CNC machining, or precision engineering and be looking to utilise their technical expertise in a customer-facing commercial role.
The Role:*Managing and growing the South East territory
*Developing new business alongside existing account management
*Providing technical advice and solution-led tooling recommendations
*Supporting distributors and visiting manufacturing customers
*Fully remote role with regular travel across your territory
*Full sales and manufacturer training provided
The Person:*Background in tooling, manual machining, CNC machining, or precision engineering
*Looking to transition from engineering into technical sales
*Full UK driving licence


If you are interested in this role, click ’apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.


Reference Number: BBBH26188b


Keywords: Toolmaker, Manual Machinist, CNC Machinist, CNC Setter, Programmer, Applications Engineer, Tooling Engineer, Cutting Tools, Indexable Inserts, Precision Engineering, Manufacturing Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Business Development, OEM, Japanese Manufacturer, South East England


We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.


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