Technical Sales Engineer

GPW Recruitment; Haslingden; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

GPW Recruitment is seeking a technically minded Technical Sales Engineer for an established engineering business based near Haslingden. The role blends engineering know-how with strong commercial and customer-relations skills to drive sales in ventilation, air conditioning, ductwork and fire-resisting systems.

You will prepare tenders, produce quotations, and develop bespoke products while liaising with existing and prospective customers.

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales or sales engineering. (≤140 chars)
• Knowledge of ventilation/HVAC or air handling systems. (≤140 chars)
• Strong commercial awareness and customer-relations skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Proficient in MS Word, Excel, Office 365.
• Engineering degree or HNC/HND would be advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders for ventilation, air conditioning and ductwork projects.
• Produce quotations for ventilation and air movement products.
• Develop quotations for bespoke and non-standard products from first principles.
• Liaise with customers regarding technical and commercial requirements.
• Develop relationships and identify opportunities to increase sales.
• Follow up quotations and tender submissions to maximise conversion.
• Attend customer meetings, site meetings and on-site surveys as required.
• Process customer orders including drawings, materials and equipment.
• Liaise on project requirements and deliveries.
• Collaborate with Contracts, Production and Engineering teams.
• Support testing and data production for new products.
• Represent the business at trade events and CPD seminars.

Skills

Technical sales

Sales engineering

Estimating

Commercial awareness

Communication

Negotiation

Detail oriented

Education

Engineering degree or HNC/HND

Tools

MS Office

Excel

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Haslingden
Salary: £45000
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

The Role

We are recruiting for an experienced Technical Sales Engineer to join an established engineering business specialising in ventilation, air conditioning, ductwork and fire-resisting ductwork.

This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded sales professional who can combine engineering knowledge with strong commercial and customer relationship skills.

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare tenders for ventilation, air conditioning, ductwork and fire-resisting ductwork projects.
• Produce quotations for ventilation and air movement products.
• Develop quotations for bespoke and non-standard products from first principles.
• Liaise with existing and prospective customers regarding technical and commercial requirements.
• Develop customer relationships and identify opportunities to increase sales.
• Follow up quotations and tender submissions to maximise conversion.
• Attend customer meetings, site meetings and on-site surveys when required.
• Process customer orders, including engineering drawings, materials and equipment requirements.
• Liaise with customers regarding project requirements and deliveries.
• Work closely with Contracts, Production and Engineering departments.
• Support testing and performance data production for new products.
• Represent the business at trade exhibitions, CPD seminars and industry events.
• Support marketing activities including newsletters, LinkedIn content and marketing materials.
• Contribute to improving the company's tendering and quotation processes.

About You

• Previous experience in technical sales, sales engineering, estimating or a similar role.
• Strong knowledge of ventilation, HVAC, air movement or air conditioning systems..
• Strong commercial awareness and customer relationship skills.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and influencing abilities.
• Highly organised with strong attention to detail.
• Self-motivated, proactive and comfortable working independently.
• Good IT skills, particularly Microsoft Word, Excel and Office 365.
• HNC/HND or Degree in Engineering or Building Services would be advantageous.
• Experience within ventilation, HVAC, ductwork or building services would be highly desirable.