Junior Technical Sales Engineer

Portfolio Group (Canada); Knutsford; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Base salary

Discretionary bonus

31 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Medi-cash health plan

Structured training and career dev

Job summary

The Portfolio Group in Knutsford, UK, is seeking an Entry Level Account Manager with a mechanical engineering background and a passion for customer engagement. You will be the central contact for commercial and technical enquiries, guiding customers from inquiry to order in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a competitive base salary (£35,000–£48,000) with a discretionary bonus, 31 days leave, a company pension with 4% employer/5% employee contributions, Medi-cash health, and structured

Qualifications

• Qualifications: A Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Experience: Proven background in a technical sales, internal sales, or applications engineering role within an industrial environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with valves, flow control systems, the oil and gas sector, or manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong communication abilities, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and excellent organisational skills.
• Systems: Proficiency with CRM systems and the Microsoft Office suite.

Responsibilities

• Manage incoming enquiries and prepare accurate commercial and technical quotations aligned to customer requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and commercial support to customers throughout the sales process.
• Process orders efficiently and maintain accurate CRM records of all opportunities and client interactions.
• Proactively develop key accounts to increase technical enquiries and overall sales volume.
• Review customer terms and ensure all order margins meet company profit expectations.
• Collaborate closely with the external sales team to share leads, market intelligence, and project opportunities.

Skills

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Organisational skills

Education

Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

CRM systems

Microsoft Office

Job description

The Portfolio Group in Knutsford, UK, is seeking an Entry Level Account Manager with a mechanical engineering background and a passion for customer engagement. You will be the central contact for commercial and technical enquiries, guiding customers from inquiry to order in a fast-paced environment.

This role offers a competitive base salary (£35,000–£48,000) with a discretionary bonus, 31 days leave, a company pension with 4% employer/5% employee contributions, Medi-cash health, and structured