Senior Sales Engineer – Fixturing & Tooling

About the role

We are seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to drive new business for a tooling and fixturing division within an established engineering and manufacturing group. Based in Birmingham, you will work closely with the sales director, manufacturing site, and engineering teams to secure complex, low‑volume projects across multiple sectors.

Key responsibilities

• Generate new sales growth using existing contacts and a proactive approach.
• Support estimating and bid preparation alongside engineering and operations.
• Lead commercial negotiations and secure new contracts.
• Maintain client relationships to foster future opportunities.
• Represent the company at trade shows and industry events.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for internal and customer queries, ensuring commercial processes are fit for purpose.

Required profile

• Degree or HND in engineering.
• Ability to discuss solutions engineer‑to‑engineer.
• Extensive experience selling engineered solutions in robotics, automation, sub‑con machining, fixturing, etc.
• Broad manufacturing background with knowledge of machining, fabrication, assembly, welding.
• Proven negotiation skills with customers and suppliers.
• Strong influencing and communication abilities.
• Based in the Midlands or willing to work hybrid/field‑based.

Required skills

• Robotics
• Automation
• Sub‑con Machining
• Fixturing
• Machining
• Fabrication
• Assembly
• Welding