Sales Engineer

WR Engineering; Sideway; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Career development

Job summary

WR Engineering is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive new business and nurture client relationships for industrial equipment. You will provide technical pre-sales support and collaborate with design teams to interpret product specifications and project requirements.

The role requires a strong engineering background, experience in technical sales within manufacturing or industrial equipment, and the ability to travel to customer sites and industry events as needed.

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience in technical sales, ideally within manufacturing or industrial equipment.
• Strong technical engineering understanding relevant to kilns, furnaces and burners.
• Excellent verbal and written communication with customers and internal teams.

Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new sales opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Provide technical pre-sales support across a range of products.
• Conduct customer site visits and technical discussions.
• Collaborate with design/engineering to understand specifications and project needs.
• Prepare tailored sales proposals and quotations.
• Monitor industry trends and competitor activity.
• Attend trade shows and networking events.
• Provide post-sale support and address technical enquiries.

Skills

Technical sales

Engineering understanding

Communication skills

Problem-solving

Independence

Tools

Kiln technology

Furnace process machinery

Industrial burners

Refractory linings

Job description

Sales Engineer - Industrial Equipment

Location: Stoke-on-Trent

Salary: £45,000-£50,000

Job Type: Permanent | Full-Time

About the Role

My client is a growing engineering and manufacturing business supplying specialist equipment to a wide range of industrial sectors.

Due to continued expansion, they are looking for a motivated and technically knowledgeable Sales Engineer to generate new business opportunities, develop customer relationships and provide technical support throughout the sales process.

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a background in technical sales, engineering, manufacturing or industrial equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new sales opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and prospective customers.
• Provide technical pre-sales support across a range of products.
• Conduct customer site visits and technical discussions.
• Work closely with design and engineering teams to understand product specifications and project requirements.
• Prepare and submit tailored sales proposals and quotations.
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and customer requirements.
• Attend trade shows, conferences and networking events.
• Provide post-sale support and respond to technical customer enquiries.

About You

• At least 2 years' experience in technical sales, ideally within manufacturing, industrial equipment, kilns, furnaces or associated process equipment.
• Strong technical engineering understanding.
• A technical understanding of kiln technology, furnace process machinery, industrial burners, combustion systems and refractory linings.
• Previous sales experience within specialist machinery or industrial equipment would be advantageous.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Strong problem-solving ability and commercial awareness.
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Willingness to work from the Stoke-on-Trent office, travel to customer sites and attend industry events when required.

The Package

• £45,000-£50,000 salary.
• Permanent, full-time position.
• Opportunity to join a growing engineering business.
• Varied customer base and technically interesting projects.
• Career development within a specialist manufacturing environment.