KEY CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

• 5 years in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing (e.g., laser cutting, punching, folding, welding)
• 2 years of successful external sales experience (ideally in sheet metal)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Competent with technical drawings and specifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business software

OFFICE-BASED ROLE WITH CUSTOMER SITE VISITS WIGSTON, LEICESTER£40,000 – £45,000 SALARY PER ANNUM CAR ALLOWANCE, PERFORMANCE-RELATED BONUS

We are seeking a proactive and technically minded Sales Engineer to join our client’s well-established manufacturing team in South Leicester. In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for developing and managing sales of our subcontract sheet metal services. You’ll play a key role in both maintaining existing customer relationships and driving new business growth.
This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid background in engineering and a flair for sales to join a well-established manufacturer and progress in a technically engaging, commercially driven role.
Other job titles could include: Technical Sales, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Engineering Sales, Field Sales, Sales Manager or similar.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: SALES ENGINEER

• Develop new business opportunities through lead generation and outreach
• Act as the main point of contact for customers, managing accounts and ongoing orders
• Interpret and process engineering drawings for quotation and order entry
• Visiting customers in the Midlands and UK-wide
• Coordinate with internal teams to manage order progress and resolve production queries
• Handle delivery scheduling and updates with clients
• Work closely with estimators, production, and subcontract draughtsmen
• Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets
• Reporting directly to the Managing Director