Technical Sales Engineer

eTalent; Chesterfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable engineering services provider in Chesterfield is seeking an Internal Sales Executive with a strong technical background in Mech/Electrical Engineering, preferably in water pump systems. The role involves handling inbound enquiries, generating detailed quotations, and managing sales processes. Candidates should possess excellent communication skills and a drive to succeed in a growing team environment. Competitive salary of £45,000 - £55,000 per annum, along with attractive benefits including career growth opportunities and a profit-related bonus.

Benefits

Christmas close down

28 days holidays including Bank Holidays

Annual Profit-Related Bonus

Free car parking

Dental cover after 2 years

Health cover after 2 years

Early finish on Friday

Qualifications

• Experience in the pump industry is a bonus.
• Familiarity with HVAC, refrigeration, and similar systems.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems or installations.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound enquiries and convert them into technical specs.
• Manage sales processes from start to finish.
• Explore new opportunities and potentially attend client meetings.

Skills

Mechanical and/or electrical skills

Punctual and reliable

Good organisational skills

Education

Strong technical background in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Internal Sales Executive– Mechanical Engineer

Are you an un-appreciated or frustrated, experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with a strong sales attitude or are you presently a Technical Sales Engineer who wants to progress? Do your efforts and performance successes go un-recognised by your present employer or do you feel you’re not being rewarded appropriately for the results you are getting?

Do you love helping, meeting and talking to new people, and do you pride yourself with exceptional timekeeping, communication and organisational skills? Do you want to join an established business that will appreciate your successes, compensate you accordingly, and be an important cog in their growth plan?

Our client is a pump retail specialist based in Chesterfield and supplies nationally with an in-house repair facility. They are seeking an experienced, passionate and results-oriented internal technical sales engineer who has a sound understanding of water pumping systems and someone who wants to progress their career. This is an important role, and you will be part of a growing, successful team focused on getting the business to the next level.

Salary and Hours

Full Time

£45,000 – £55,000 per annum

Monday – Thursday; 8:00am – 5:00pm

Friday; 8:00am – 4:00pm

Benefits

• Christmas close down
• 28 days holidays (including Bank Holidays)
• Extra days holidays subject to length of service
• Career growth opportunities
• Annual Profit-Related Bonus
• Free car parking
• Dental cover after 2 years continuous employment
• Health cover after 2 years continuous employment
• Early finish on a Friday

Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound enquiries, convert them into technical specs, and prepare detailed quotations.
• Offer top‑notch telephone support on mechanical and electrical pump systems.
• Manage sales processes from start to finish.
• Raise purchase orders and invoices to streamline operations.
• Explore new opportunities for growth, cold‑call prospective clients, and potentially attend face‑to‑face meetings to promote our client’s solutions.
• Process customer returns/repairs in a timely manner.

Results Expected

• All potential customer details captured during the first call, including personnel and contact info, and entered onto CRM.
• Technical sales quotation prepared and sent in a timely manner.
• Increase sales turnover figure from inbound and outbound calls.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Mechanical and/or electrical, ideally in water pumps, plant, HVAC, generator etc., with selection skills.
• The ability to work with clients from a variety of industries.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Good organisational skills.

Meet These Standards

• Be smart and presentable.
• Arrive promptly to work each day.
• Remain polite/courteous and friendly with colleagues and customers.
• Deal with customer enquiries in a timely manner.

Experience Needed

• Strong technical background in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering (bonus – experience in the pump industry).
• Familiarity with electric submersible, surface‑mounted, hydraulic, engine‑driven, borehole, and booster set pumps (or other similar industries, motors, HVAC, refrigeration etc.).
• Ideal but not essential – experience with control panels.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems or pump/pipework installations.

Other / Special Requirements

• Adaptable – still a small growing company, so you may be occasionally required to help in other areas of the business. For example, picking a product that you may have technically specified to ensure it is correct.

If you want to join a well‑established business and be a catalyst for their future growth, then this is the job for you!

Come join our client’s team and contribute to their mission of delivering exceptional pumping installations and servicing.

Their selection process is unique in the marketplace and attracts motivated, productive team members, who they know will be successful and have a great career with them.

They look forward to hearing from you. Don’t miss this opportunity. Start your application NOW.