Sales Tendering Engineers X3

Owen Daniels; Eastbourne; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer based near Crewe, UK, is seeking a Sales Tendering Engineer to enhance their team. The ideal candidate will engage directly with clients, create competitive quotations, and collaborate with internal teams. A background in engineering or manufacturing is needed, alongside strong communication and commercial awareness. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000 plus bonuses and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus

Full training opportunities

Collaborative working environment

Career development prospects

Qualifications

• Background in engineering/manufacturing environments is a must.
• Strong commercial awareness and confident client engagement required.
• Excellent organizational skills and a proactive approach needed.

Responsibilities

• Engage directly with clients to meet their commercial needs.
• Prepare and submit competitive quotations for clients.
• Follow up on quotes to secure sales opportunities.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure solution feasibility.
• Balance customer needs with business objectives effectively.

Skills

Client engagement

Communication

Negotiation

Team collaboration

Problem-solving

Education

Experience in a sales, tendering, or applications role

Knowledge of manufacturing processes

Job description

Overview

Location: Based in Crewe, near Woore. Issue Date: September 2025.

Join a leading manufacturer based near Crewe, UK, delivering high-quality engineered solutions to a wide range of industries. We are seeking a Sales Tendering Engineer to strengthen our team and support the growth of our specialist department. This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially minded individual with an engineering or manufacturing background who enjoys working directly with clients to provide technical and commercial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Client Engagement: Work directly with customers to understand technical and commercial requirements.
• Quotation Preparation: Generate accurate and competitive quotations for engineered solutions.
• Follow-Up & Business Development: Actively follow up on quotations to convert opportunities into sales.
• Collaboration: Work closely with internal teams to ensure feasibility of proposed solutions.
• Commercial Awareness: Balance customer needs with business objectives to deliver value-driven results.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Background or exposure to engineering/manufacturing environments.
• Strong commercial awareness and ability to engage confidently with clients.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Team player with the ability to work collaboratively across departments.
• Organised and proactive, with strong problem-solving skills.

Education and Experience

• Experience in a sales, tendering, or applications role is desirable.
• Knowledge of manufacturing processes or engineered solutions beneficial.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary up to circa £35,000-£40,000 dependent on experience + annual bonus
• Full training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive, collaborative working environment.
• Excellent progression prospects within a growing manufacturer.