Sales Engineer

Perfect Placement; Urmston; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A bodybuilder manufacturer based in Manchester is seeking a Sales Engineer to manage sales quotes and collaborate with engineering teams. The ideal candidate will have previous sales engineering experience in manufacturing or automotive. This position offers competitive salary and various employee benefits, including training and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

20 days annual leave + bank holidays

Day off for your birthday

Auto-enrolment pension

Enhanced parental policies

Wellness support programmes

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience as a Sales Engineer in manufacturing or automotive.
• Ability to convert sales orders into factory-ready formats.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and relevant systems.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage sales quotes for customers.
• Liaise with suppliers for costings and maintain accuracy.
• Collaborate with engineering teams for specifications.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Problem-solving mindset

Time management

Tools

Microsoft Office

Quoting/documentation systems

Job description

Overview

Sales Engineer Needed in Manchester

Location: Trafford Park, Manchester
Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 44 hours per week
Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE

Our client, a highly respected and long-established bodybuilder manufacturer, is looking to recruit a Sales Engineer to join their growing team at their Manchester-based facility. With many years in the industry, they're renowned for quality, employee development, and customer satisfaction.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a company where your skills will be valued; your input will shape outcomes, and your personal growth is encouraged.

Responsibilities

• Create and manage sales quotes for customers and internal sales teams
• Liaise with suppliers for up-to-date costings and maintain quote accuracy
• Generate order acknowledgements and track quote conversions
• Collaborate with engineering teams to ensure specifications are clear
• Maintain accurate build documentation and parts lists
• Act as a point of contact for customer queries on technical specifications
• Contribute to continuous improvement and departmental efficiency

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience as a Sales Engineer within a manufacturing or automotive environment
• Ability to interpret and translate sales orders into factory-ready formats
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and quoting/documentation systems
• Strong communication and organisational skills
• Proactive mindset with a focus on problem-solving and continuous improvement
• Excellent time management and resilience under pressure

What’s On Offer

• 20 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Day off for your birthday
• Auto-enrolment pension
• Enhanced parental policies
• Wellness and employee support programmes, including 24/7 online GP access
• Ongoing training and career progression opportunities
• Long service recognition and annual appraisals
• Branded uniform and death in service benefit

If this Sales Engineer role interests you and you'd like to know more, or if you're considering similar positions in the engineering or manufacturing sectors, please contact Paul Martin at Perfect Placement UK Ltd.

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