Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Engineer
Telford

We are recruiting an experienced Technical Sales Engineer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business that delivers end-to-end engineering solutions across the food sector and other regulated industries.
The organisation provides a full in-house service, including CAD design, sheet metal fabrication, conveyor solutions, structural steelwork, laser cutting, site installation, and ongoing machine maintenance. This role will suit a technically strong, commercially minded individual who enjoys working in a fast-paced, solutions-led environment.
Using a consultative sales approach, the successful candidate will manage incoming enquiries, develop new business opportunities, and take ownership of the sales process from initial contact through to project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to incoming enquiries from an established customer base
• Understand customer requirements and propose standard and bespoke engineering solutions
• Proactively source and develop new business opportunities
• Prepare and issue accurate quotations for laser cutting, fabrication, and installation work
• Manage the sales process from quotation through to order completion, resolving any issues along the way
• Follow up on enquiries and quotations to maximise conversion
• Close sales and contribute to ongoing revenue growth
• Build and maintain strong, long-term customer relationships
• Represent the business professionally at all times

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in technical sales within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong background in sheet metal, stainless steel fabrication, and mechanical handling
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Competent using a variety of measuring equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to meet and exceed sales targets
• Customer-focused mindset with a consultative approach
• Experience within the food industry is highly advantageous but not essential

Personal Attributes

• Hard-working, driven, and self-motivated
• Confident, professional, and positive in approach
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team
• Resilient and tenacious, with a strong desire to succeed

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission structure, dependent on experience and capability
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays (with additional entitlement linked to length of service)
• Potential annual bonus based on individual and company performance
• Life assurance following qualifying service period