Location: Bury St Edmunds (with travel involved)
Salary: Competitive
Type: Full-time, Permanent
A well-established engineering manufacturer is seeking a Sales Applications Engineer to provide technical support, quotations, and order management for a global customer base. The role supports engine safety and industrial protection products used across sectors including oil & gas, power generation, marine, and general industry.
The Role
Primarily office-based in Bury St Edmunds, this position acts as a key technical contact for customers, supporting product selection, preparing quotations, and managing order entry. Following training, the role includes occasional UK travel to customer sites to provide installation support and product training.
Key Responsibilities
Provide technical product selection and applications support
Prepare quotations and process sales orders
Act as a strong cross-functional advocate for customer requirements
Support installation guidance and customer training on-site when required
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure on-time delivery and issue resolution
Negotiate pricing in line with margin and growth targets
Maintain strong product and technical knowledge
Identify opportunities to grow and develop the customer base
Requirements
Technical mindset with strong analytical skills
Experience in quoting, applications engineering, customer account management, or technical sales
Excellent communication and customer service skills
Proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)
Ability to calculate margins, percentages, and pricing structures
Degree in Engineering or technical discipline preferred (HNC/HND or equivalent experience considered)
Proactive, self-motivated, and able to work collaboratively
What s on Offer
Competitive salary
Onsite role in Bury St Edmunds with occasional travel
Opportunity to work with globally recognised industrial safety products
Technical, customer-facing position with development potential
Supportive and growth-focused engineering environment