Estimator & Technical Sales Engineer

Automotive recruitment; West Midlands Combined Authority; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the West Midlands is seeking an Estimator & Technical Sales Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on developing existing customer relationships while pursuing new business opportunities. Candidates should have proven experience in technical sales or estimating, excellent communication skills, and the ability to work independently. The company offers a stable long-term opportunity with a diverse and interesting product range, along with a supportive team environment and opportunities for growth.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Supportive work environment

Opportunity for growth

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

36 days holiday, including bank holidays

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical sales, estimating, or a similar role within an engineering environment.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to manage your own workload.

Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand their technical needs.
• Prepare competitive estimates and quotations.
• Maintain strong relationships with current clients and seek new business.

Skills

Technical sales

Estimating

Communication

Interpersonal skills

Commercial acumen

Self-motivation

Education

Experience in technical sales or estimating

Tools

Standard business software

Job description

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Sector: Manufacturing

Function: Sales

Contact: George Westwood

Email: [e-mail]

Phone: [phone]

Duration: Permanent

Job Ref: 69765

Job details

Estimator & Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Cradley Heath (Primarily office-based with occasional customer visits)

About Us

Solid Swivel is a proudly British, family-owned engineering company with over 115 years of heritage. We specialise in the manufacture of over 3,000 components for lifting, lashing, and rigging applications and more. Our products are mainly safety-critical, proven, tested and certified, and used in over 30 industries mainly in the UK.

The Opportunity

We are seeking an experienced and enthusiastic Technical Sales & Estimating person to join our team. This is a key role focused on retaining and developing our existing customer base while also identifying and winning new business.

Key Responsibilities

• Engage with customers to understand their technical needs and requirements.
• Specify suitable, often bespoke, engineering solutions.
• Prepare accurate competitive estimates and quotations on our bespoke software system.
• Research lead times and negotiate competitive sell prices to secure orders
• Follow up on quotes and convert opportunities into confirmed orders.
• Maintain strong relationships with current clients and actively seek new business.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Occasionally visit customers to support project development and relationship building.
  
  

What We’re Looking For

• Proven experience in technical sales, estimating, or a similar role within an engineering environment.
• A strong commercial acumen with a track record of sales success.
• A technical mindset with the willingness and ability to learn our complex product range.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Self-motivated and able to manage your own workload.
• A team player who works conscientiously and reliably.
• Competent with standard business software and systems.
  
  

Desirable (but Not Essential)

• Some knowledge of lifting, lashing, and rigging applications.
• LEEA qualifications or similar industry certifications would be useful.
  
  

What We Offer

• A stable, long-term opportunity with a respected and well-established company.
• The chance to work with an interesting and diverse, high quality product range.
• Supportive team environment with strong company values.
• Competitive salary (discussed upon application).
• Opportunity for growth and development.
  
  

Hours

Additional Information

Monday to Thursday: 09:00 – 17:00

Friday: 09:00 – 14:00

Holidays: 36 days (including bank holidays)

Benefits: Pension scheme, discretionary bonus, supportive work environment

If you are a self-motivated individual with a technical mindset and a passion for delivering excellent customer service, we encourage you to apply.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.

In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

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