Account Manager

The Portfolio Group; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

31 days leave

Company pension

Healthcare plan

Training and development

Job summary

The Portfolio Group is seeking a dynamic Internal Sales Engineer to be the central point of contact for commercial and technical inquiries, driving growth from initial inquiry through to final order processing.

You will quote accurately, provide technical guidance, manage orders, and collaborate with the external sales team to maximise opportunities in the oil, gas, and manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• A Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Experience in a technical sales, internal sales, or applications engineering role within an industrial environment.
• Experience with valves, flow control systems, the oil and gas sector, or manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Strong communication abilities, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and excellent organisational skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming enquiries and prepare accurate commercial and technical quotations aligned to customer requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and commercial support to customers throughout the sales process.
• Process orders efficiently and maintain accurate CRM records of all opportunities and client interactions.
• Proactively develop key accounts to increase technical enquiries and overall sales volume.
• Collaborate closely with the external sales team to share leads, market intelligence, and project opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer engagement

Problem solving

Organization

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

About the Organisation

With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, we are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving the oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. As a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company, we have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing, and Growth- including the coveted Queens Award and more recently the Kings Award for Industry.

We look for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment to help deliver our strategic objectives.

The Role & Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially focused Internal Sales Engineer with a strong technical foundation and a passion for customer engagement and solution selling.

Acting as a central point of contact for commercial and technical enquiries, you will play a key role in driving business growth, supporting customers from initial enquiry through to final order processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage incoming enquiries and prepare accurate commercial and technical quotations aligned to customer requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and commercial support to customers throughout the sales process.
• Process orders efficiently and maintain accurate CRM records of all opportunities and client interactions.
• Proactively develop key accounts to increase technical enquiries and overall sales volume.
• Review customer terms and ensure all order margins meet company profit expectations.
• Collaborate closely with the external sales team to share leads, market intelligence, and project opportunities.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: A Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Experience: Proven background in a technical sales, internal sales, or applications engineering role within an industrial environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with valves, flow control systems, the oil and gas sector, or manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong communication abilities, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and excellent organisational skills.
• Systems: Proficiency with CRM systems and the Microsoft Office suite.

What's on Offer

• Base Salary: Competitive basic salary between £35,000 and £48,000 per annum.
• Bonus: Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme.
• Holidays: 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays), which increases with length of service.
• Pension: Company pension scheme with a 4% employer / 5% employee contribution.
• Healthcare: Medi-cash health plan.
• Development: Structured technical training and long-term career development opportunities within a well-established engineering business.