Technical Sales Engineer

Pertemps Wolverhampton; Shrewsbury; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Shrewsbury is looking for an experienced Technical Sales Engineer to manage incoming enquiries and develop new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in technical sales within the engineering sector and be skilled in sheet metal fabrication. This role involves responding to customer needs, preparing quotations, and ensuring sales targets are met while maintaining strong customer relationships. The position offers competitive compensation and a range of benefits including annual leave and performance bonuses.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company pension scheme

28 days annual leave

Potential annual bonus

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering or manufacturing technical sales.
• High attention to detail and ability to meet sales targets.
• Customer-focused mindset with a consultative approach.

Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to incoming enquiries from customers.
• Proactively source and develop new business opportunities.
• Prepare and issue accurate quotations for engineering work.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Sheet metal and stainless steel fabrication

Reading engineering drawings

Excellent communication skills

Organizational skills

Customer-focused mindset

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer

Telford

We are recruiting an experienced Technical Sales Engineer to join a well-established engineering and manufacturing business that delivers end-to-end engineering solutions across the food sector and other regulated industries. The organisation provides a full in‑house service, including CAD design, sheet metal fabrication, conveyor solutions, structural steelwork, laser cutting, site installation, and ongoing machine maintenance. This role will suit a technically strong, commercially minded individual who enjoys working in a fast‑paced, solutions‑led environment. Using a consultative sales approach, the successful candidate will manage incoming enquiries, develop new business opportunities, and take ownership of the sales process from initial contact through to project completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and respond to incoming enquiries from an established customer base
• Understand customer requirements and propose standard and bespoke engineering solutions
• Proactively source and develop new business opportunities
• Prepare and issue accurate quotations for laser cutting, fabrication, and installation work
• Manage the sales process from quotation through to order completion, resolving any issues along the way
• Follow up on enquiries and quotations to maximise conversion
• Close sales and contribute to ongoing revenue growth
• Build and maintain strong, long‑term customer relationships
• Represent the business professionally at all times

Required Skills & Experience

• Proven experience in technical sales within an engineering or manufacturing environment
• Strong background in sheet metal, stainless steel fabrication, and mechanical handling
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
• Competent using a variety of measuring equipment
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• High attention to detail and strong organisational skills
• Ability to meet and exceed sales targets
• Customer-focused mindset with a consultative approach
• Experience within the food industry is highly advantageous but not essential

Personal Attributes

• Hard‑working, driven, and self‑motivated
• Confident, professional, and positive in approach
• Comfortable working independently and as part of a wider team
• Resilient and tenacious, with a strong desire to succeed

Salary & Benefits

• Competitive salary and commission structure, dependent on experience and capability
• Company pension scheme with employer contribution
• 28 days annual leave, including bank holidays (with additional entitlement linked to length of service)
• Potential annual bonus based on individual and company performance
• Life assurance following qualifying service period