Tong Engineering is a well-established, fourth-generation engineering business with a long-standing reputation as one of the world’s leading manufacturers of high-quality vegetable and waste handling equipment. Operating from state-of-the-art, purpose-built manufacturing facilities on the edge of Spilsby, Lincolnshire, Tong Engineering manufactures advanced solutions for the UK and worldwide vegetable and waste handling industries. The company is driven by an innate vision for growth and innovation, with a commitment to nurturing a skilled workforce at the heart of the company’s success.

A Sales role at Tong Engineering involves:

• UK & International travel, meeting new people and experiencing different cultures. The willingness to travel and a passion to do so is essential.
• Seeing Tong equipment ‘come to life’ as you use your skills to identify customer requirements and work with them to provide the solutions they need.
• Having the opportunity to provide input into new products and designs.
• Working as part of a dynamic sales team.
• Being responsible for implementing strategic sales plans within your area of responsibility.
• Being the link between customers and internal teams.
• Measuring buildings and reading technical drawings.
• Attending industry exhibitions and shows in the UK and worldwide.

When you work at Tong Engineering you get to:

• Work for a local family business, established for over 90 years, where employees are valued as individuals.
• Play a part in a forward-thinking engineering company that is dedicated to manufacturing custom-built solutions that make a real difference to our customers.
• Work in a new, state-of-the-art manufacturing facility in the heart of the Lincolnshire Wolds, with the latest production processes and modern employee facilities.
• Be part of a friendly team, working together to manufacture equipment destined for the UK and export markets.
• Join a company that is committed to building strong relationships with customers, suppliers, business partners and employees.
• Work for a company that values a strong work ethic and offers potential to develop and grow your career across multiple departments.

Candidate Requirements :

• Experience in selling capital equipment, and sales processes. Sales will include a range of standard equipment as well as custom built equipment.
• Experience within the agricultural/vegetable handling industry, in particular packhouse and processing, will be an advantage.
• Attention to detail in working closely with clients to create bespoke solutions is paramount.
• Forming and maintaining strong relationships with clients in new and existing markets is key.
• An independent and goal-oriented approach.

Licence/s and Passports :

• Up-to-date Passport.
• Valid UK Driving Licence.

Rate of Pay : Highly Competitive

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Company car
• Company pension
• Life insurance
• On-site parking

Schedule:

• Monday to Friday

Experience:

• Sales (Engineering/Manufacturing/Agricultural Equip sectors): 3 years (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Willingness to travel:

• 50% (required)

Work Location: In person

Application deadline: 14/04/2025
Reference ID: TE/SM/140425