Our client is a specialist engineering and manufacturing business with an established reputation for delivering innovative technical solutions across a range of commercial and industrial sectors.
Due to continued growth and ambitious expansion plans, they are seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to join their team and play a key role in driving new business, developing client relationships and supporting the delivery of bespoke technical solutions.
This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded individual who enjoys building relationships, identifying opportunities and working closely with technical teams to deliver value-added solutions to customers.
The Role
Reporting directly to senior leadership, you will be responsible for generating new business opportunities, managing customer relationships and supporting clients throughout the sales process.
Acting as the link between customers and the technical team, you will ensure solutions are commercially viable, technically appropriate and aligned with client requirements.
Key responsibilities include:
* Identifying and developing new business opportunities across target markets
* Building and maintaining long-term customer relationships
* Managing the sales process from initial enquiry through to project delivery
* Understanding customer requirements and developing tailored solutions
* Working closely with technical and engineering teams to support solution development
* Delivering product demonstrations, presentations and technical discussions
* Preparing proposals, quotations and cost estimates
* Negotiating contracts and closing new business opportunities
* Supporting customers post-sale to ensure successful project delivery
* Maintaining CRM records and managing sales pipeline activity
* Providing regular sales forecasts and market feedback
* Contributing to business growth strategy and market development initiatives
Candidate Requirements
Essential
* Proven experience within a sales, business development or account management role
* Experience within a lighting, electrical, engineering or technical product environment
* Strong relationship-building and communication skills
* Commercially driven with a proactive approach to business development
* Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities independently
* Full UK driving licence
Desirable
* Experience selling technical or engineered solutions
* Previous experience working closely with engineering or design teams
* Experience using CRM systems
* Experience mentoring or leading sales teams
What's on Offer
* Competitive salary and bonus structure
* Opportunity to join a growing and ambitious business
* Significant autonomy within the role
* Supportive and collaborative working environment
* Long-term career progression opportunities
* Opportunity to influence future business growth and strategy
Apply
This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Area Sales Manager or Account Manager seeking a role that combines relationship management, solution selling and genuine career development.
All applications will be treated in the strictest confidence
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year