The Construction Index Ltd
External Sales Engineer
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Salary: £59,000 - £62,000 per annum + Uncapped Commission + Progression
Type: Full Time
Region: UK - South West
Town/City: Bristol
Posted: 17/07/2026
Reference: BBBH25975_1784299851
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External Sales Engineer
Bristol
£58,000 - £62,000 Basic + Uncapped Commission + Company Car/Car Allowance + Training + Career Progression + Pension + Immediate Start
Are you an ambitious External Sales Engineer or a technically minded sales professional with an electrical or mechanical engineering background looking to join a market-leading engineering business? This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a well-established territory, build lasting customer relationships and maximise your earnings with an uncapped commission structure.
This specialist engineering company has built an excellent reputation for delivering high-quality technical solutions and outstanding customer service across a range of industrial sectors. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an External Sales Engineer to manage and expand their customer base across the South West.
If you enjoy being out on the road, meeting customers, identifying new opportunities and providing technical solutions, this role offers genuine career progression alongside excellent earning potential.
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Your Role As An External Sales Engineer Will Include
- Managing and developing an established customer base across the South West.
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
- Visiting customers to provide technical advice and product solutions.
- Preparing quotations and negotiating commercial agreements.
- Working closely with the Internal Sales and Engineering teams to ensure exceptional customer service.
- Building long-term customer relationships to maximise account growth and repeat business.
- Providing market intelligence and supporting wider business development initiatives.
As An External Sales Engineer You Will Need To Have:
- An electrical or mechanical engineering background.
- Previous experience in External Sales, Technical Sales, Field Sales or Business Development within an engineering environment.
- Strong communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
- A proactive and commercially driven attitude.
- A full UK driving licence.
- Be commutable to Bristol and willing to travel across the South West.
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This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.
Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd can only accept applications from candidates who have a valid legal permit or right to work in the United Kingdom. Potential candidates who do not have this right or permit, or are awaiting an application to obtain this right or permit, should not apply, as your details will not be processed.
We endeavour to respond to all applicants; however, due to the high volume of applications, we can only guarantee that shortlisted candidates will be contacted.
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