Adecco is partnering with a leading global provider of materials testing and scientific instrumentation solutions to recruit a commercially driven Sales Engineer based in Sydney.This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced technical sales professional to join a well-established organisation supplying high-value capital equipment to customers across engineering, manufacturing, research, defence, laboratories, and industrial sectors.

The Chance

As a Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for managing and growing an established customer portfolio while developing new business opportunities throughout New South Wales and across Australia.This role offers a balanced mix of 50% Account Management and 50% New Business Development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys both relationship management and hunting for new opportunities.You will be responsible for achieving annual sales targets of approximately AUD $2.5M–$3M, selling complex technical solutions and capital equipment into a diverse customer base.

Key Responsibilities:

- Manage and develop existing customer relationships across your territory
- Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities
- Conduct customer meetings, technical presentations, and product demonstrations
- Develop quotes, proposals, and tender submissions
- Build relationships with engineers, laboratory managers, researchers, procurement teams, and technical stakeholders
- Maintain a healthy sales pipeline and accurate sales forecasts
- Collaborate with technical and service teams to deliver exceptional customer outcomes




- Consistently achieve and exceed annual sales targets of AUD $2.5M–$3M

About You

To be successful in this role, you will combine strong technical aptitude with a proven track record in business development and account management.Preferred qualifications & experience:

- Bachelor's Degree in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering
- Candidates holding an Advanced Diploma with significant sales success (10+ years) are also encouraged to apply
- Experience selling:
- Capital equipment
- Materials testing equipment
- Scientific instruments
- Industrial or laboratory solutions
- Engineering-based technical products

- Strong consultative sales and stakeholder engagement skills
- Experience managing long sales cycles and complex customer requirements
- Ability to engage confidently with technical and commercial decision-makers

Highly Regarded:

- Experience selling into scientific laboratories, research facilities, universities, manufacturing, defence, or industrial sectors
- Success selling high-value technical solutions rather than consumables
- Background with materials testing, laboratory equipment, instrumentation, or related technologies

Travel & Security Requirements:

- Australian Citizenship is essential
- Applicants must hold a current Australian Passport
- Ability to obtain and maintain relevant security clearances where required
- Willingness to travel interstate, across the Australian Eastern Seaboard
- Interstate travel typically required approximately once per month, with all approved business expenses reimbursed

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