Proposals Engineer
Our specialised manufacturing client based in the heart of Telford is looking for a Full Time Permanent Proposals Engineer to join the overall sales team and provide support and strategic development.
Responsibilities
* Service the sales department's customer project enquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
* Ensure proposals are completed on time and on budget.
* Deal with a wide variety of stakeholders while adapting management and leadership style to each situation.
* Receive and review requests for quotations from the sales department for the company's products and services.
* Work directly with the Sales Team regarding customer and service enquiries.
* Review and understand customer specifications and, along with the engineering department, determine an appropriate technical solution and suitable equipment to offer.
* Obtain costs of materials, consumables, sub-contract work, etc., to prepare quotes.
* Prepare quotations in accordance with customer specified requirements, documentation and company policies.
* Assist in after‑sales service where necessary and help maintain necessary processes.
* Assist sales order administration, conduct contract reviews where necessary and help with project management when required.
* Actively work with the Sales Team seeking sales and marketing opportunities where possible.
* Represent the company and visit customers along with the Sales Team as and when required for bid clarification etc.
* Carry out such additional tasks as may become necessary from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the sales operation.
Ideal Candidate
* Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
* Customer focused rounded professional with a can‑do positive attitude.
* Preferably educated to degree standard in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
* From a proposals/sales engineering background in Marine/Heavy lifting equipment.
* Excellent sales, negotiation and communication skills.
* Excellent track record of preparing and presenting detailed proposals and selling equipment to engineering professionals up to board standard in small to global size companies.
* Ability to help define and successfully execute a sales proposal strategy.
* Good interpersonal skills.
* Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
* Familiar with AutoCAD, Inventor and Vault.
* Bright, conscientious and creative.
* Problem solver.
* Self‑motivated and a true team member – able to work and succeed.
* Strong drive to rapidly absorb and develop skills in a wide range of engineering disciplines with strict attention to detail.
Hours
Monday – Friday
Salary
£30,000 - £40,000 per annum
Benefits
* Holiday 33 Days
* On Site Parking
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