Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Engineer Sheet Metal Manufacturing  Office-based role with Customer Site visits Wigston, Leicester £40,000 – £45,000 salary per annum  Car Allowance, Performance-related Bonus, OTE up to £54k Do you have a strong engineering background and a flair for sales? This is your chance to work with a well-established manufacturer and make a real commercial impact. We are seeking a proactive and technically minded Sales Engineer to join our client's well-established manufacturing team in Leicester. In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for developing and managing sales of their subcontract sheet metal services. You’ll play a key role in both maintaining existing customer relationships and driving new business growth. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid background in engineering and a flair for sales to join a well-established manufacturer and progress in a technically engaging, commercially driven role. Other job titles could include: Technical Sales, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Engineering Sales, Field Sales, Sales Manager or similar. Key Responsibilities: Technical Sales Engineer - Develop new business opportunities through lead generation and outreach - Act as the main point of contact for customers, managing accounts and ongoing orders - Interpret and process engineering drawings for quotation and order entry - Visiting customers in the Midlands and UK-wide - Coordinate with internal teams to manage order progress and resolve production queries - Handle delivery scheduling and updates with clients - Work closely with estimators, production, and subcontract draughtsmen - Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets - Reporting directly to the Managing Director Key Candidate Requirements: Technical Sales Engineer - Time-served experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment - Experience in a technical sales role or similar - Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing (e.g., laser cutting, punching, folding, welding) - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Competent with technical drawings and specifications - Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business software Salary/Package: Technical Sales Engineer - £40,000-£45,000 per annum  - Performance Related Bonus (OTE up to £54k) - 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays) - Company Pension Scheme - 39-hour working week - Mon – Thurs: 8am-5pm, Fri: Early Finish at 1pm - Annual car allowance   - Long-term career prospects within a respected engineering firm If you’re passionate about engineering sales and building customer relationships then please get in touch! - "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Emma Gilmore 0116 254 5411 between 7:30am - 4.30pm. - "I think I'm right for this position, but I'm not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know  Precision People is committed to keeping our candidates informed and offer a guaranteed response within 7 days when applying through the application system.  PPDEL ....Read more...
Type: Permanent Location: Wigston,England Start: 09/06/2025 Salary / Rate: £45000 - £54000 per annum, Benefits: Early Finish Friday, Car Allowance, Performance-related Bonus Posted: 2025-06-09 12:51:04