Sales Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd.; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

Bennett & Game Recruitment Ltd. in Peterborough is seeking a Sales Engineer to join the team. The role combines engineering knowledge with customer support and commercial duties, producing accurate quotations and equipment specifications.

You will work closely with sales, engineering and operations to identify the right technical solutions for customers, while progressing exciting engineering projects within a busy office environment.

Qualifications

• Engineering/technical degree required.
• Strong technical understanding of engineering products and solutions.
• Excellent planning and organisational abilities.
• Clear communication with customers and colleagues.
• Proactive with continuous improvement mindset.

Responsibilities

• Prepare technical drawings, specifications and weight calculations.
• Provide technical support to sales, sales support and workshop teams.
• Liaise with manufacturers, chassis suppliers, bodybuilders and third-party vendors.
• Support orders, tenders and sales proposals with accurate technical information.
• Identify new market opportunities and customer solutions.
• Attend exhibitions, events and meetings to support relationships.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity for growth opportunities.
• Maintain high standards of product quality and technical accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for improvement across systems and procedures.
• Manage multiple projects and customer requirements simultaneously.

Skills

Technical knowledge

Organisational skills

Communication

Customer service

Problem solving

Multitasking

Continuous improvement

Education

Degree in Engineering (Mech)

Job description

Location: Peterborough

Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (depending on experience)

Hours: Monday - Friday, 39 hours per week

Contract: Permanent

About the Role

Our client is a leading provider of specialist municipal equipment, including road sweeping machinery and winter maintenance solutions. They are looking to recruit an organised and technically minded Sales Engineer to join their team at their Peterborough office.

This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an engineering or mechanical engineering degree, or a similar technical qualification, who is looking to combine their technical knowledge with customer support and commercial responsibilities.

Working closely with the sales, engineering and operations teams, you will provide technical expertise, support customer enquiries and help develop accurate quotations, proposals and equipment specifications. You will play an important role in identifying the right technical solutions for customers while supporting the wider sales function.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare technical drawings, specifications and weight calculations.
• Provide technical support to the sales, sales support and workshop teams.
• Liaise with manufacturers, chassis suppliers, bodybuilders and third-party suppliers.
• Support customer orders, tenders and sales proposals with accurate technical information.
• Identify new market opportunities, products and potential customer solutions.
• Attend exhibitions, industry events and sales meetings to support customer relationships.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for business growth.
• Maintain high standards of product quality and technical accuracy.
• Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across systems and procedures.
• Manage multiple projects and customer requirements simultaneously.

Requirements

• Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar relevant technical discipline.
• Strong technical understanding and an interest in engineering products and solutions.
• Excellent organisational and planning skills.
• Strong communication and customer service abilities.
• Ability to interpret technical information and communicate it clearly to customers and colleagues.
• Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
• Proactive approach with an interest in continuous improvement.

Salary & Benefits

• £35,000 - £42,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
• 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
• Permanent, office-based position in Peterborough.
• Opportunity to work with specialist engineering equipment.
• Exposure to technical sales, product development and engineering projects.