Graduate Trainee Sales Engineer

CV-LibrarySouthampton, HampshirepermanentPosted: 26 March 2026
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Graduate Trainee Sales Engineer - Field Based (SO, PO, RH, GU Postcode Areas)
Location: Applicants must currently live within one of the following postcode areas - SO, PO, RH, or GU - covering key towns such as Southampton, Portsmouth, Chichester, Worthing, Crawley, Guildford, Farnham, and Woking.

Salary: Competitive basic + performance-based bonus + company car + full training + career development

Are you an ambitious engineering graduate looking to build a rewarding career in technical sales?

We're recruiting on behalf of a market-leading engineering solutions company for a Graduate Trainee Sales Engineer to join their expanding field sales team.

This role is ideal for a self-motivated, technically minded individual who enjoys working independently and building customer relationships.

The company provides industrial electronics and mechanical repair solutions to manufacturers designed to save them time and money by extending machine life by repairing and refurbishing complex items which a standard industrial maintenance team would not have the time or expertise to carry out themselves. In nearly all cases they can save their customers considerable expense and as a result they have become a valued business partner for many of their customers.

The primary customers are Engineering and maintenance managers within the manufacturing sector.

What you'll be doing:

Developing new and existing customer relationships across your field territory encompassing the SO, PO, RH, and GU postcode areas.
Visiting engineering and manufacturing clients to identify technical needs and propose solutions.Getting on site to spot opportunities is a key step in their sales process.
Managing your own diary, appointments, and reports with support from a dedicated regional manager.
Learning to combine your engineering knowledge with commercial and sales skills to drive business growth.

What we're looking for:

A recent engineering, electronics, or related technical graduate (HNC, HND, or degree).
A driven self-starter with strong communication and problem-solving skills who is strongly results oriented.
Must hold a full UK driving licence and currently reside within the SO, PO, RH, or GU postcode areas to be considered.
Genuine interest in developing a career in technical field sales with strong relationship building skills.

What's on offer:

Fully structured training programme - including comprehensive sales and product training with on-the-job mentoring.
Company car, laptop, and mobile phone provided from day one.
Competitive basic salary with performance-based incentives experienced sales engineers with established sales territories are earning £1500-£2000 per month in commissions.
Excellent long-term progression into a full Sales Engineer role with clear career pathways.If you're ready to learn, grow, and kick-start your career in technical sales, this opportunity offers the perfect platform to develop your skills and make an impact

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