Sales Engineer

Precision Recruitment UK Ltd; Wigston; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Sales Engineer

Sheet Metal Manufacturing
Office-based role with Customer Site visits
Wigston, Leicester
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
Benefits: Car Allowance, Performance-related Bonus

We are seeking a proactive and technically minded Sales Engineer to join our client's well-established manufacturing team in South Leicester.

In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for developing and managing sales of our subcontract sheet metal services.

You will play a key role in both maintaining existing customer relationships and driving new business growth. This is a great opportunity for someone with a solid background in engineering and a flair for sales to join a well-established manufacturer and progress in a technically engaging, commercially driven role.

Key Responsibilities:

1. Develop new business opportunities through lead generation and outreach
2. Act as the main point of contact for customers, managing accounts and ongoing orders
3. Interpret and process engineering drawings for quotation and order entry
4. Visiting customers in the Midlands and UK-wide
5. Coordinate with internal teams to manage order progress and resolve production queries
6. Handle delivery scheduling and updates with clients
7. Work closely with estimators, production, and subcontract draughtsmen
8. Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets
9. Reporting directly to the Managing Director

Key Candidate Requirements:

1. 5+ years in an engineering or manufacturing environment
2. Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing (e.g., laser cutting, punching, folding, welding)
3. 2+ years of successful external sales experience (ideally in sheet metal)
4. Strong interpersonal and communication skills
5. Competent with technical drawings and specifications
6. Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business software

Salary/Package:

1. Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
2. Performance Related Bonus
3. 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
4. Company Pension Scheme
5. 39-hour working week
6. Monday - Thursday: 8am - 5pm, Friday: Early Finish at 1pm
7. Annual car allowance
8. Supportive and collaborative work environment
9. Long-term career prospects within a respected engineering firm

If you're passionate about engineering sales and building customer relationships then please get in touch!
Call now to discuss your experience. Ask for Emma Gilmore at 0116 254 5411 between 7:30am - 4:30pm.