Entry Level Sales Engineer

The Portfolio Group; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

Job summary

The Portfolio Group in Knutsford is seeking an Entry Level Sales Engineer to bridge engineering know-how with commercial sales. You will be the central contact for technical and commercial inquiries, guiding customers from initial contact through to order completion.

Ideal candidates have a mechanical engineering background, strong communication, and an interest in solution selling. The role offers a base salary with a discretionary bonus and clear opportunities for early career development in

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Experience in technical sales, internal sales, or applications engineering in an industrial setting.
• Familiarity with valves, flow control, or oil and gas sectors is highly desirable.
• Strong communication, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and good organisational skills.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Communication

Organisation

Proactive problem solving

Customer engagement

Solution selling

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Entry Level Sales Engineer (52607KAR) Knutsford, England

Salary: GBP30000 - GBP48000 per annum + + Discretionary Bonus

Do you have a degree in engineering? Are you looking to develop a career in sales?

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 Entry Level Account Manager 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.
• Development: Structured technical training and long-term career development opportunities within a well-established engineering business.