Sales & Proposals Engineer
Salary £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience bonus
We are looking for an experienced Sales & Proposals Engineer to join our growing team in Horsham. This is a permanent role offering a mix of technical challenge, commercial responsibility, and client-facing interaction within a supportive and forward‑thinking business.
Responsibilities
* Review and analyse tender documents and project requirements to ensure accuracy, compliance and appropriate costing.
* Prepare and deliver high‑quality technical and commercial proposals in line with client specifications and deadlines.
* Collaborate with internal teams including project execution, engineering, procurement and finance to develop competitive bids.
* Apply lessons learned from previous projects to improve current and future proposals.
* Contribute to the development and execution of business development strategies.
* Support the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities across key markets.
* Build, maintain and develop strong relationships with suppliers to support proposals and project delivery.
* Develop and maintain effective client relationships to support sales growth.
* Gather customer feedback and market insights to support continuous improvement and product development.
* Attend industry events, exhibitions and trade shows to generate leads and expand the company network.
* Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures and quality management systems.
* Take ownership of company presentation and marketing materials.
Key Criteria
* Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical or commercial engineering role (e.g. proposals, sales, applications engineering or similar).
* Experience working with large industrial clients or long‑term engineering contracts.
* Degree or HND in Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering or a related discipline.
* Additional commercial or sales‑related training is advantageous.
* Strong technical understanding of engineering solutions, processes and industrial equipment.
* Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal communication skills.
* Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities and tight deadlines.
* Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); CRM experience is beneficial.
* Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.
* Proactive, self‑sufficient and able to work independently with minimal supervision.
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