Commercial Sales Engineer

WR Engineering; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 100,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £100k

Enhanced benefits package

Job summary

WR Engineering in Knutsford is seeking a Commercial Sales Engineer to join our engineering division and drive growth with existing accounts while winning new business.

The role combines technical understanding with commercial acumen: you will prepare quotations, manage enquiries, negotiate terms, and deliver end-to-end solutions from enquiry to contract award. UK market experience preferred.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales within engineering/manufacturing.
• Knowledge of mechanical products and ability to read drawings.
• Background in valves, oil & gas, petrochemical or related sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Proactive, organised approach and passion for customer relationships.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical quotations, proposals and tender submissions.
• Manage customer enquiries from initial contact through to order.
• Negotiate pricing and commercial terms.
• Develop new business while growing existing customers.
• Collaborate with engineering, production and quality teams.
• Keep CRM records up to date and provide market feedback.

Skills

Technical sales

Mechanical knowledge

Technical drawings

Valves background

Negotiation

Customer relationships

Job description

Commercial Sales Engineer

Are you a technically minded senior sales professional who enjoys building relationships, solving engineering challenges and winning new business?

We're working with a highly respected UK engineering manufacturer that supplies critical valve solutions to the global oil, gas and hydrogen industries. With ambitious growth plans and an international customer base, they're looking for a Commercial Sales Engineer to join their team at their Knutsford headquarters.

The Opportunity

This is a varied role where you'll combine technical understanding with commercial expertise. You'll work closely with customers to understand their requirements, prepare quotations and tend-to-end proposals, negotiate commercial terms, and help deliver engineering solutions from enquiry through to contract award.

You'll also play a key role in growing existing accounts, identifying new opportunities, and working alongside engineering, production and purchasing teams to ensure customers receive the highest level of service.

What You'll Be Doing

• Preparing technical quotations, proposals and tender submissions.
• Managing customer enquiries from initial contact through to order.
• Negotiating pricing and commercial agreements.
• Developing new business while growing existing customer relationships.
• Collaborating with engineering, production and quality teams to deliver customer requirements.
• Keeping CRM records up to date and providing market feedback to support future growth.

What We're Looking For

• Experience in technical sales within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of mechanical products and the ability to understand technical drawings and specifications.
• Background in valves, oil & gas, petrochemical, energy or a related industrial sector.
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• A proactive, organised approach and a genuine passion for customer relationships

Benefits

• Salary to £100k for the right candidate
• Enhanced benefits package