CAR ALLOWANCE, PERFORMANCE-RELATED BONUS, OTE UP TO £54K

Do you have a strong engineering background and a flair for sales? This is your chance to work with a well-established manufacturer and make a real commercial impact.
We are seeking a proactive and technically minded Sales Engineer to join our client’s well-established manufacturing team in Leicester.
In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for developing and managing sales of their 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 CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS: TECHNICAL SALES ENGINEER

• Time-served experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Experience in a technical sales role or similar
• Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing (e.g., laser cutting, punching, folding, welding)
• Strong interpersonal and communication skills
• Competent with technical drawings and specifications
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business software

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: TECHNICAL 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