INTERNAL SALES ENGINEER

British Valve & Actuator Association Limited; Saltaire; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary bonus

20 days annual leave

Birthday leave

Company pension

Office-based in Shipley

Job summary

British Valve & Actuator Association Limited in Shipley, West Yorkshire, is seeking a commercially minded Internal Sales Engineer to join our family business.

You will specify, quote and process valve and actuator packages for a diverse customer base, bridging technical requirements with commercial delivery from first inquiry through to final completion. Full training on our products is provided.

Qualifications

• Commercial sense essential.
• Software competency: Excel, Outlook, Word.
• Sector versatility to adapt to varied industrial compliance standards.
• Engineering knowledge desirable: fluids, instrumentation or mechanical components.

Responsibilities

• Package specification: interpret requirements to specify valve/actuator packages across industries.
• Quoting & estimatin g: prepare accurate commercial bids and technical proposals.
• Order end-to-end management: process bids through to delivery.
• Supplier negotiation: liaise with sub-vendors for pricing.
• Customer liaison: provide technical and commercial support during inquiry phase.

Skills

Commercial sense

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Job description

Role Overview: We are seeking a commercially minded Internal Sales Engineer to join our family business, which has been trading successfully for over 40 years. Based full-time at our office in Shipley, West Yorkshire, you will report directly to the Sales Director.

This role focuses on specifying, quoting, and processing engineered valve and actuator assembly packages for a highly diverse customer base, spanning heavy industry to high-tech process sectors.

You will bridge the gap between technical requirements and commercial delivery, managing orders from initial inquiry right through to final completion.

Full training on our products and packages will be provided.

Key Responsibilities

• Package Specification: Interpret diverse customer requirements to select and specify correct valve and actuator packages across multiple industry sectors.
• Quoting & Estimating: Prepare accurate, high-quality commercial bids and technical proposals.
• Order End-to-End Management: Process successful bids and proactively see orders through to final completion and delivery.
• Supplier Negotiation: Liaise with sub-vendors to secure competitive component pricing.
• Customer Liaison: Provide dedicated technical and commercial support to clients during the inquiry phase.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Commercial Sense (Essential): Strong understanding of profit margins, cost structures, and competitive pricing strategies.
• Software Competency (Essential): Fully competent with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
• Sector Versatility: Ability to adapt to varied industrial compliance standards, from rugged heavy industrial specs to strict high-process sector requirements.
• Engineering Knowledge (Desirable): Familiarity with mechanical components, fluid control, or instrumentation is highly advantageous.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: Competitive salary, negotiable based upon experience and suitability.
• Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (1 hour for lunch).
• Bonus: Discretionary bi-annual bonus scheme.
• Annual Leave: Starts at 20 days, increasing by 1 day for every completed year of service.
• Holiday Notes: 3 days must be reserved for our annual Christmas closure.
• Birthday Leave: A complimentary 1 day of leave is given on your birthday each year.
• Pension: Company pension scheme.
• Location: Fully office-based in Shipley, West Yorkshire.