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