Technical Sales Engineer
A well established and growing precision fabrication manufacturer is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to join their team during an exciting period of expansion. You will act as the bridge between customers and manufacturing, combining technical knowledge with commercial awareness to deliver tailored fabrication solutions.
This opportunity would suit a technically strong, relationship-focused Technical Sales professional who understands fabrication processes and enjoys working closely with both customers and production teams. The business is not looking for an aggressive 'hard seller', but rather a consultative professional who can build long-term partnerships and provide genuine technical value to customers.
Benefits:
Salary up to £50,000 doe
Hours of work: 08:00am 17:30pm 40 hours per week
Annual leave: 20 + 8 days bank holidays (increases with service)
Birthday off
Free onsite parking
Hybrid Tuxford moving to Newark in the near future; (3 days WFH, 2 days office)Key responsibilities include:
Identify and develop new fabrication opportunities across industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, recycling and construction.
Manage and grow existing customer relationships through a consultative sales approach.
Travel to customer sites in the UK (and occasionally internationally) to understand requirements and develop partnerships.
Maintain a 12-month rolling sales pipeline aligned with company growth targets
Identify emerging markets where fabrication capabilities can be applied
Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and CAD files
Provide technical guidance during the sales process
Work closely with fabrication and production teams to ensure customer requirements are achievable
Produce accurate and competitive quotations
Create bills of materials for procurement
Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure pricing and margins remain commercially strong
Support projects from enquiry through to delivery
Work with internal teams to ensure customer expectations are met and projects run smoothly
Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and emerging fabrication technologies
Attend relevant exhibitions and industry eventsSkills / Experience Required:
3-5+ years' experience in technical sales within fabrication, sheet metal or manufacturing
Strong understanding of fabrication processes such as laser cutting, bending, welding and finishing
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
Full UK driving licence
Willingness to travel to customer sites when required
Experience with ERP/MRP systems
Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards
Hands-on manufacturing or fabrication background (preferred)If this sounds like you, please apply today