Internal Sales Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

31 days holiday

Company pension

Medi-cash health plan

Training & career development

Job summary

Oliver Valves Ltd in Knutsford is seeking an Internal Sales Engineer to act as the main contact for commercial and technical enquiries, guiding customers from initial inquiry through order processing.

You will manage enquiries, prepare quotations, provide technical and commercial support, and maintain CRM records. The role focuses on developing key accounts while ensuring margins meet expectations.

Qualifications

• 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.

Responsibilities

• Act as a central point of contact for commercial and technical enquiries from enquiry to order.
• 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.

Skills

Communication skills

Proactive

Organised

Internal sales experience

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Tools

CRM systems

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)

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 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.