Internal Sales Engineer

Oliver Valves; Knutsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

31 days holiday

Company pension scheme

Medi-cash health plan

Training and career development

Job summary

Oliver Valves seeks an Internal Sales Engineer in Knutsford (Parkgate Industrial Estate) to drive customer engagement from enquiry to order. You will combine technical knowledge with commercial acumen to quote, support, and process orders while maintaining CRM records.

The role is office-based, Mon-Fri, 8:30am–5pm, 40 hours/week, with a discretionary bonus and opportunities to grow within a fast-moving valve technology business.

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Experience in a technical/internal sales role within an industrial environment.
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, organised approach.

Responsibilities

• Act as central contact for commercial and technical enquiries, supporting customers from initial enquiry through to order processing.
• Manage enquiries and prepare quotations aligned to customer requirements.
• Provide technical and commercial support to customers.
• Process orders and maintain CRM records of opportunities and interactions.
• Develop key accounts to increase enquiries and sales.
• Ensure margins meet company expectations and review customer terms.
• Collaborate with external sales to share leads and opportunities.

Skills

Strong communication

Organised

Customer engagement

Quotations

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

CRM software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Role: Internal Sales Engineer

Location: Knutsford, Parkgate Industrial Estate

Working Hours: Mon-Fri, 8:30am till 5pm. 40 hours per week (Office Based)

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.

This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated individual to play a key role in driving business growth within a fast‑paced environment.

About Us

With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, Oliver Valves is a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving industries such as oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. We have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing and Growth - as well as the coveted Queens Award and more recently Kings Award for Industry. We're a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company looking for talented individuals to join our team and deliver our strategic objectives.

What You'll Be Doing

• You'll be act as a central point of contact for commercial and technical enquiries, supporting customers from initial enquiry through to order processing.
• Manage enquiries and prepare quotations aligned to customer requirements
• Provide technical and commercial support to customers
• Process orders and maintain CRM records of opportunities and interactions
• Develop key accounts to increase enquiries and sales
• Ensure margins meet company expectations and review customer terms
• Collaborate with external sales to share leads and opportunities

What You'll Bring

• Mechanical engineering qualification or equivalent experience
• Experience in a technical or internal sales role within an industrial environment
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, organised approach
• Experience with CRM systems and Microsoft Office
• (Desirable) Valve, flow control, oil & gas or manufacturing experience

What's On Offer?

We offer a competitive salary and a supportive, team-focused environment within a well-established engineering business, with opportunities to develop your technical and commercial skills.

• Salary: £35,000 to £45,000 per annum (dependent on skills and experience) + Discretionary bonus
• 31 days holiday (including bank holidays), increasing with service
• Company pension scheme (5% employee / 4% employer contribution)
• Medi-cash health plan
• Training and long-term career development opportunities.