Technical Sales Engineer
Telford
We are recruiting an experienced Technical Sales Engineer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business that delivers end-to-end engineering solutions across the food sector and other regulated industries. The organisation provides a full in‑house service, including CAD design, sheet metal fabrication, conveyor solutions, structural steelwork, laser cutting, site installation, and ongoing machine maintenance. This role will suit a technically strong, commercially minded individual who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, solutions‑led environment. Using a consultative sales approach, the successful candidate will manage incoming enquiries, develop new business opportunities, and take ownership of the sales process from initial contact through to project completion.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and respond to incoming enquiries from an established customer base
* Understand customer requirements and propose standard and bespoke engineering solutions
* Proactively source and develop new business opportunities
* Prepare and issue accurate quotations for laser cutting, fabrication, and installation work
* Manage the sales process from quotation through to order completion, resolving any issues along the way
* Follow up on enquiries and quotations to maximise conversion
* Close sales and contribute to ongoing revenue growth
* Build and maintain strong, long‑term customer relationships
* Represent the business professionally at all times
Required Skills & Experience
* Proven experience in technical sales within an engineering or manufacturing environment
* Strong background in sheet metal, stainless steel fabrication, and mechanical handling
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Competent using a variety of measuring equipment
* Excellent verbal and written communication skills
* High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
* Ability to meet and exceed sales targets
* Customer-focused mindset with a consultative approach
* Experience within the food industry is highly advantageous but not essential
Personal Attributes
* Hard‑working, driven, and self‑motivated
* Confident, professional, and positive in approach
* Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team
* Resilient and tenacious, with a strong desire to succeed
Salary & Benefits
* Competitive salary and commission structure, dependent on experience and capability
* Company pension scheme with employer contribution
* 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays (with additional entitlement linked to length of service)
* Potential annual bonus based on individual and company performance
* Life assurance following qualifying service period
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