Sales Engineer

Sales Engineer

Saltley, Birmingham

Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: 30k - 32,000 per annum + End-of-Year Bonus

Our client is an established manufacturer with over 100 years of experience delivering high-quality, reliable, and innovative industrial solutions. The business prides itself on its collaborative culture, customer-focused approach, and commitment to employee development and continuous improvement.

We are looking for a proactive, commercially driven, and technically minded Sales Engineer to support business growth through new business development, account management, and technical sales. Working closely with the Sales Director, you will help deliver the sales strategy, expand the customer base, and strengthen existing customer relationships. You will manage a portfolio of over 300 customers, identify new opportunities, and provide tailored solutions to meet customer requirements.

Responsibilities:

Identify and secure new business through prospecting, cold calling and lead generation

Develop existing accounts and building long-term relationships

• Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms, and convert opportunities into profitable sales.

Identifying new markets and monitoring competitor activity

Providing product information, technical advice

Liaising with internal teams such as production, operations and technical teams

Follow up after sales to maintain customer satisfaction and encourage repeat business

Maintaining accurate customer records and sales activity within the CRM system

Managing the sales pipeline

Representing the business at customer meetings, exhibitions, trade shows and industry events

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management, ideally within manufacturing or an industrial environment.
• Strong communication, negotiation, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to understand customer needs and recommend appropriate solutions.
• Experience in lead generation, cold calling, and developing new business.
• Commercial awareness and the ability to manage quotations, sales opportunities, and customer accounts.
• Strong organisational, numerical, and problem-solving skills.
• Full, valid UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly to customer sites.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office.

Benefits

• Company car provided after a successful probationary period
• Private healthcare after 12 months of service
• Onsite parking
• Early finish on Fridays at 1:00 pm
• Company iPad and mobile phone
• Company-funded training and career development