Job Description
Job Title: External Sales Engineer
Location: Farnworth, Bolton
Salary: £36,000 - £45,000 per annum
Job Type: Full time, Permanent
Working Hours: 38 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday 07:30 to 12:50.
About Us:
Backer Heatrod is a leading UK manufacturer of electric heating elements and industrial heating solutions. As part of the global NIBE Element Group, we design and produce both standard and bespoke heating products for a wide range of industries including process, food & beverage, and chemical sectors.
About the Role:
The External Technical Sales Engineer is office-based with responsibility for proactively driving business growth and expanding customer accounts. This role includes regular customer visits for technical discussions, presentations, and commercial negotiations, and therefore a full UK driving licence is required for use of a company/pool car. You will manage multiple product portfolios, provide technical expertise throughout the sales cycle, and work closely with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Directly manage business figures across multiple product portfolios in the UK.
2. Develop and maintain customer accounts, building long-term technical and commercial relationships.
3. Detect and pursue n...