Technical Sales Engineer

Technical Sales Engineer Sheet Metal Manufacturing  Office-based role with Customer Site visits Wigston, Leicester £40,000 – £45,000 salary per annum  Car Allowance, Performance-related Bonus, OTE up to £54k Do you have a strong engineering background and a flair for sales? This is your chance to work with a well-established manufacturer and make a real commercial impact. We are seeking a proactive and technically minded Sales Engineer to join our client\’s well-established manufacturing team in Leicester. In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for developing and managing sales of their subcontract sheet metal services. You’ll 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. Other job titles could include: Technical Sales, Business Development Executive, Account Manager, Engineering Sales, Field Sales, Sales Manager or similar. Key Responsibilities: Technical Sales Engineer Develop new business opportunities through lead generation and outreach Act as the main point of contact for customers, managing accounts and ongoing orders Interpret and process engineering drawings for quotation and order entry Visiting customers in the Midlands and UK-wide Coordinate with internal teams to manage order progress and resolve production queries Handle delivery scheduling and updates with clients Work closely with estimators, production, and subcontract draughtsmen Achieve and exceed monthly sales targets Reporting directly to the Managing Director Key Candidate Requirements: Technical Sales Engineer Time-served experience in an engineering or manufacturing environment Experience in a technical sales role or similar Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing (e.g., laser cutting, punching, folding, welding) Strong interpersonal and communication skills Competent with technical drawings and specifications Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business software Salary/Package: Technical Sales Engineer £40,000-£45,000 per annum  Performance Related Bonus (OTE up to £54k) 33 Days Holiday (including bank holidays) Company Pension Scheme 39-hour working week Mon – Thurs: 8am-5pm, Fri: Early Finish at 1pm Annual car allowance   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! \”This is the job for me! When can I start?\” – Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Emma Gilmore (phone number removed) between 7:30am – 4.30pm. \”I think I\’m right for this position, but I\’m not sure I have enough to get an interview\” – Click \”apply now\” so I can read your CV and let you know Precision People is committed to keeping our candidates informed and offer a guaranteed response within 7 days when applying through the application system.  PPDEL