Internal Sales / Estimator - Niche Engineering Manufacturer
Circa £35,000 - £40,000 + Bonus
Office-based with flexible start times and early finish on Fridays
The opportunity
This is an opportunity to join a well-established engineering manufacturer operating in a highly specialised, low-competition market.
The business has been established for well over 50 years, with a great repuation in the industry, and works with a mix of UK and international customers on technically led, project-based work.
They are now looking to bring in someone who can develop into a key part of the commercial function over time.
The role
This position sits between sales, estimating and engineering, focused on managing incoming enquiries and producing accurate quotations.
It is a consultative, office-based role, suited to someone who enjoys the technical side of sales without the pressure of field-based business development.
You will work closely with design, production and purchasing, acting as the link between customer requirements and the final engineered solution.
Key responsibilities
Reviewing customer enquiries, specifications and requirements
Preparing estimates, quotations and technical proposals
Liaising with internal teams to gather costings, materials and lead times
Supporting projects from enquiry through to order stage
Acting as a key point of contact for customers throughout
What they are looking for
Experience in internal sales, estimating, proposals or applications engineering
Background within engineering, manufacturing or industrial environments.
Any experience with pressure equipment, tanks, fabrication or the transport, industry is highly desirable but not essesntial at all
Comfortable working with customers in a technical, project-led setting
Strong organisational and communication skills
Ideally be able to to read technical drawings, but do not need to be able to read technical drawings at this stage, as full training and support can be provided, if so.
What is on offer
Salary of circa £35,000 - £40,000
Profit-related bonus (paid across the business)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
Standard pension
Full sick pay
Flexible start times up to 9:30am
Early finish on Fridays
Why consider this role
This is a rare opportunity to move into a niche and specialist area of engineering within a stable, long-standing business.
The role offers long-term development, a supportive team environment, and the chance to build a career in a market that is not heavily saturated or highly competitive.