Junior Sales Engineer – Mentored by MD, Rapid Proposals

ATA Recruitment; Leicester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

ATA is seeking a Junior Sales Engineer in Leicester to support the external sales engineer by producing proposals for inquiries. You will draft proposals for systems ranging from 5K to 500K, aiming to deliver within 72 hours of enquiry.

The role starts internal with progression to external sales under the MD's mentorship. Ideal candidates are graduates or juniors keen to build a career in sales within engineering, with a commercial mindset and the ability to cost equipment.

Qualifications

• Ability to write well-structured proposals.
• Desire to build a career in sales within engineering.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to cost equipment.
• Team player who fits into a close-knit team.
• Ability to work quickly under tight proposal deadlines.
• Local to Leicester; office-based role.

Responsibilities

• Produce proposals for enquiries managed by external sales engineer.
• Prepare proposals for equipment costing between 5K and 500K.
• Calculate equipment sizing (filters, fans, motors) for projects.
• Determine ducting runs and estimated costs.
• Liaise with customers through proposals from shop floor to MD level.
• Create final written proposals detailing required equipment and costs.

Skills

Proposal writing

Commercial acumen

Team player

Deadline-driven

Sales mindset

Education

Engineering graduate

Job description

ATA is seeking a Junior Sales Engineer in Leicester to support the external sales engineer by producing proposals for inquiries. You will draft proposals for systems ranging from 5K to 500K, aiming to deliver within 72 hours of enquiry.

The role starts internal with progression to external sales under the MD's mentorship. Ideal candidates are graduates or juniors keen to build a career in sales within engineering, with a commercial mindset and the ability to cost equipment.