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Machine & Consumables Sales Engineer (Global OEM)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited·Manchester·Posted 1 week ago
💰 32-45k GBP/year⭐ Senior
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Job description

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Machine & Consumables Sales Engineer (Global OEM)

***Global Leading OEM Formal Training & Development to become a hands-on Technical Expert***

£31,500 Base + £45,000 OTE + Private Healthcare + Company Car + Outstanding OEM Training + Full Expense Package + Full Tooling & Equipment Supplied + Residential Training Course

Manchester / Leeds M62 corridor

Are you a sales engineer looking to work for a Global OEM with outstanding upskilling and training opportunities who take on the best and brightest and give the most thorough and complete training to become a hands-on engineer and product engineering expert?

Would you like to work for a leading global Original Equipment Manufacturer with the most thorough and class leading training and development?

On offer is a role with a global brand name with a flat management structure where you be trained to become a technical leader on its equipment?

With a genuine passion for engineering, you will be looking to commit to a career with a world-leading organisation and enjoy the associated technical development that comes with it.

The role:

  • Sale of Bandsaws and blades
  • Development and expansion of existing and new client base
  • Promotion of the machine range and services, including maintenance contracts

The person:

  • An engineering or manufacturing background is essential
  • Field-based experience selling consumables for engineering purposes would be a bonus but not essential

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

Reference Number: BBBH24582A

Keywords: Field Service, Sales Engineer, Mechanical Engineering, Technical Sales, OEM

We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.

The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The remuneration offered will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.

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Key skills

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Must-have skills
Engineering backgroundManufacturing experienceTechnical SalesField-based sales experience
Nice-to-have
Consumables sales experienceOEM experienceMaintenance contract salesIndustrial equipment knowledge
Soft skills
CommunicationTechnical LeadershipClient DevelopmentProblem SolvingRelationship BuildingAdaptability
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Application advice

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⭐ Highlight your engineering or manufacturing background prominently as this is explicitly essential for the role

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🔧 Emphasise any field-based sales experience with consumables or technical equipment, even if not bandsaw-specific

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📊 Quantify your sales achievements: 'Expanded client base by 35% over 18 months' or 'Secured £2.3M in maintenance contracts'

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🎯 Mention your commitment to technical development and continuous learning to align with their extensive training programme

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🌐 Reference any experience with global manufacturers or OEM environments to demonstrate cultural fit

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  • Expanded manufacturing client base by 40% over 24 months through technical consultation on cutting solutions and equipment specifications
  • Secured £1.8M in maintenance contracts by demonstrating ROI benefits of preventive servicing programmes to engineering managers
  • Achieved 125% of sales target selling industrial consumables across 85 manufacturing sites in North West territory

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Ernest Gordon Recruitment's Machine & Consumables Sales Engineer position with a global OEM represents exactly the technical sales career progression I'm seeking. My engineering background and field sales experience with industrial consumables align perfectly with your requirements for bandsaw and blade sales expertise.

My background in technical sales within manufacturing environments has equipped me with the consultative approach needed to expand client relationships beyond initial equipment sales into comprehensive maintenance contracts and ongoing consumable supply agreements.

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Interview questions

10 questions generated from this advert.

Technical

  • Explain how you would approach selling maintenance contracts alongside equipment sales
  • What factors would you consider when recommending bandsaw specifications to a manufacturing client?
  • How would you troubleshoot a client's concerns about consumable blade performance?
  • Describe your experience with technical product training and knowledge transfer
  • What methods would you use to assess a client's cutting requirements and recommend appropriate solutions?

Behavioural

  • Tell me about a time you had to learn a complex technical product quickly
  • Describe a situation where you expanded a client relationship beyond the initial sale
  • Give an example of how you've handled a difficult technical objection from a client
  • Tell me about a time you had to balance technical accuracy with sales objectives
  • Describe how you've built relationships with engineering teams at client companies
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Tell me about a time you had to learn a complex technical product quickly

When I joined my previous company, I had 6 weeks to master their new CNC cutting system before a major trade show. I spent 3 weeks shadowing senior engineers, attended 2 intensive product training sessions, and practiced demonstrations daily. I also created my own technical reference guide with key specifications and common client questions. At the trade show, I successfully demonstrated the system to 47 prospects, generating 12 qualified leads worth £340,000 in potential sales. The preparation paid off when I closed 3 of those leads within 8 weeks, exceeding my quarterly target by 15%.
2Question

Describe a situation where you expanded a client relationship beyond the initial sale

After selling a £28,000 packaging machine to a food manufacturer, I noticed their maintenance costs were high due to reactive repairs. I analysed their breakdown data over 6 months and proposed a comprehensive maintenance contract. I presented a business case showing how preventive maintenance would reduce downtime by 35% and cut their annual repair costs from £8,400 to £4,200. They agreed to a 3-year contract worth £18,600 annually. This approach became my standard process, helping me secure maintenance contracts with 78% of my equipment sales.

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