Overview
An established and well-respected engineering manufacturer is looking to appoint a Internal Sales / Proposals Engineer / Estimator to join its commercial team.
This is a key role within the business, focused on preparing accurate, competitive and technically sound quotations. You’ll be responsible for interpreting customer enquiries and translating requirements into clear proposals, working across both manufactured and factored product lines.
The position would suit someone commercially aware, organised and confident handling technical enquiries. While the role follows structured processes and full training will be provided, a technical or engineering background would be advantageous.
The core focus will be on engineering component solutions with scope over time to support more complex technical proposals across PTFE and machined plastics components.
Key Responsibilities
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Review and interpret customer enquiries via email, portals and telephone
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Assess drawings, specifications and technical requirements
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Prepare accurate and timely quotations
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Obtain material pricing and subcontract costs from approved suppliers
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Liaise with planning and production to confirm routes and lead times
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Apply sound commercial judgement around margins and pricing
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Maintain accurate quotation records and supporting documentation
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Provide technical and commercial support to sales teams
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Follow up quotations to maximise conversion rates
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Gradually support more complex technical estimating, particularly within machined PTFE and plastics
Skills & Experience
Essential:
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Strong customer service and communication skills
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Highly organised with strong attention to detail
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Able to interpret customer requirements and convert into commercial quotations
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Numerate with a solid understanding of pricing and margin
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Comfortable managing multiple enquiries and deadlines
Desirable:
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Technical or engineering background
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Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
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Experience within manufacturing, machining or industrial components
Personal Profile
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Proactive and self-motivated
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Keen to develop technical knowledge
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Methodical with a problem-solving approach
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Able to work independently while collaborating effectively with internal teams
The Opportunity
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Join a long-established and financially stable engineering business
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Structured training and development
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Clear scope to grow into a more technical estimating role
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Long-term career progression within a specialist manufacturing environment