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Field Sales Engineer – West Midlands
At Walter GB, we actively work to create a workplace characterized by diversity and inclusion.
In your role as a Field Sales Engineer, you will:
- Directly collaborate with our customers to develop industry-specific machining solutions.
- Demonstrate engineering excellence and customer service through passion and technical proficiency.
- Contribute to a global organisation with excellent remuneration, including:
- Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
- Health Cash Plan
- EV or Hybrid company car
- Private Medical Insurance
- Life Assurance
- Opportunities for professional growth
Key Performance Areas
As a Field Sales Engineer, you will:
- Develop sales and profitability in the designated West Midlands geographical area.
- Prospect, make sales calls, train customers on products, and provide customer support/analysis, including:
- Product and process recommendations
- Documented cost reductions and CRM administration
- Drive continuous improvement initiatives by:
- Implementing innovative machining techniques or cutting strategies
- Refining current methods/procedures for customers’ optimisation
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Your Profile
We are seeking a highly skilled candidate with:
- Strong technical expertise in:
- Manufacturing processes
- Cutting tool applications, with a metal cutting background
- Indexable milling (essential)
- Experience with 5-axis machine centres (advantageous)
- Familiarity with aerospace material machining (preferred)
- Office proficiency: Expertise in Microsoft Excel and other Office tools
- Communication skills:
- Confident, articulate verbal and written speaker
- Ability to present clearly to internal and external stakeholders
- Soft skills:
- Active listener and relationship builder
- Thrives in collaborative environments and as part of a team player
- Self-motivated, results-driven with strong time management
- Analytical mindset: Ability to plan and execute tasks with precision
- Persuasiveness, creativity and teamwork essential for commercial success
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- Qualifications:
- HNC or HND in production/mechanical engineering
- Full and clean driving licence (essential for profession)
About Walter GB
Walter is the world’s leading metalworking company, specialising in innovative collaborator-driven digital process solutions. With:
- Over 3,800 employees worldwide
- A presence in >80 countries
- Products ranging from precision milling/turning tools to special tools and Walter Tool Management Solutions
- Founded in 1919, Walter’s innovation combines competence, quality and sustainable corporate culture (Engineering Kompetenz).
Application Details
- Closing Date: 9th July 2026
- Submit your application no later than 9th July 2026 via: Walter Tools Careers Page (Job ID: R0082261)
- Eligibility: Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK with a valid permit.
- For job-specific inquiries, contact HR Services.
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