Internal Sales Development Executive – Engineering Sector
Location: Shipley, Bradford (BD18)
Salary: £35,000 per annum
Hours: Full-time, office-based | 37 hours per week (Mon–Thurs 8:30–17:00, Fri 8:00–16:00)
About the Role
We’re seeking a proactive Internal Sales Development Executive to join a well-established and
growing engineering business supplying premium quality engineered plastic components to clients
across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, energy, and manufacturing. This role is ideal for
someone who thrives in a technical sales environment—confident engaging with engineers and
commercial teams, understanding customer requirements, and turning enquiries into long-term
business relationships.
Key Responsibilities
Sales Enquiry Management
• Act as the primary contact for inbound sales enquiries, responding promptly and professionally via phone and email.
• Develop a strong understanding of the company’s technical capabilities and value proposition.
• Interpret customer requirements and recommend suitable products or engineered solutions
(training provided).
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and order confirmations, ensuring accuracy and attention to detail.
CRM & Sales Administration
• Maintain and update customer and opportunity data within the CRM system.
• Track and manage leads, ensuring timely follow-up and conversion.
• Provide regular internal sales reports and assist in sales performance analysis.
• Liaise with production, logistics, and finance to ensure smooth order fulfilment.
Customer Relationship Development
• Build and nurture strong relationships with existing customers across key engineering and
manufacturing sectors.
• Conduct outbound activity to re-engage lapsed accounts and generate new business opportunities through email, phone, and LinkedIn outreach.
• Gain an in-depth understanding of customers’ operations to identify and act on future project opportunities.
• Follow up quotations to drive conversions and customer satisfaction.
Skills & Experience Required
• Minimum 2–3 years’ experience in internal sales, account management, or sales support—
preferably within manufacturing, engineering, or technical product sales.
• Comfortable discussing technical details and collaborating with engineering or production teams to build pricing and proposals.
• Proficiency with CRM systems and Microsoft Office.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and influencing skills.
• Strong commercial acumen and a genuine interest in understanding customer needs.
• Highly organised, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively.
Desirable Attributes
• Experience selling engineered or technical products.
• Knowledge of mechanical or materials-based concepts.
• Strong analytical and reporting skills.
• A proactive mindset, with the ability to identify process improvements and contribute to business
growth.
Why Join
You’ll be part of an ambitious, respected, and growing engineering company that values initiative,
curiosity, and customer focus. This is a fantastic opportunity to make a real impact in a business
investing in its next phase of growth.
If you’re an energetic and commercially minded sales professional looking to develop your career within the engineering sector, we’d happy to hear from you.