Internal Sales Engineer
office based with occasional client visits
office based: County Durham
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Benefits: 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays | Company Pension
The Role
An opportunity has arisen to join a well-established manufacturing business with a long-serving, highly experienced team. The company has built a strong reputation for quality, reliability, and long-term customer partnerships within the automotive and manufacturing sectors.
We are seeking a Commercial / Project Manager from an injection moulding background, who can build upon existing success while helping to drive sustainable growth. This is a customer-facing role within a stable business environment, where collaboration, continuity, and long-term relationships are valued as much as commercial performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and grow a profitable portfolio of existing and new customers
* Ensure RFQs are completed accurately, on time, and to a high professional standard
* Act as a key customer interface, managing long-standing client relationships and new opportunities
* Identify opportunities to improve operational processes while respecting established, effective systems
* Work closely with experienced, cross-functional teams to develop accurate and consistent quotations
* Support new initiatives and new product introductions (NPI)
* Assist with product planning, including purchasing guidance,and sales forecasting
* Onboard new clients while maintaining the company’s reputation for long-term partnerships
* Coach and support team members within an experienced and loyal workforce
* Maintain clear documentation of customer interactions to support future quoting and relationship management
* Deliver customer presentations and provide technical and commercial advice on products and services
About You
* Proven experience in injection moulding within a manufacturing environment
* Automotive sector experience strongly preferred
* Comfortable working within an established business with long-standing processes and teams
* Strong commercial awareness with proven negotiation and contract management skills
* Experience managing RFQs, pricing, and margins
* Confident working with experienced colleagues across multiple departments
* A collaborative leadership style, suited to a stable and loyal team environment
* Excellent communication and customer relationship skills
What’s On Offer
* Salary of £45,000
* 25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays
* Company pension scheme
* Opportunity to join a stable, long-established company with a low-turnover, highly experienced team
* A long-term career opportunity rather than a short-term role