Location: Peterborough
Salary: £35,000 - £42,000 (depending on experience)
Hours: Monday - Friday, 39 hours per week
Contract: Permanent
About the Role
Our client is a leading provider of specialist municipal equipment, including road sweeping machinery and winter maintenance solutions. They are looking to recruit an organised and technically minded Sales Engineer to join their team at their Peterborough office.
This is an exciting opportunity for someone with an engineering or mechanical engineering degree, or a similar technical qualification, who is looking to combine their technical knowledge with customer support and commercial responsibilities.
Working closely with the sales, engineering and operations teams, you will provide technical expertise, support customer enquiries and help develop accurate quotations, proposals and equipment specifications. You will play an important role in identifying the right technical solutions for customers while supporting the wider sales function.
Key Responsibilities
- Prepare technical drawings, specifications and weight calculations.
- Provide technical support to the sales, sales support and workshop teams.
- Liaise with manufacturers, chassis suppliers, bodybuilders and third-party suppliers.
- Support customer orders, tenders and sales proposals with accurate technical information.
- Identify new market opportunities, products and potential customer solutions.
- Attend exhibitions, industry events and sales meetings to support customer relationships.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify opportunities for business growth.
- Maintain high standards of product quality and technical accuracy.
- Identify opportunities for continuous improvement across systems and procedures.
- Manage multiple projects and customer requirements simultaneously.
Requirements
- Degree in Engineering, Mechanical Engineering or a similar relevant technical discipline.
- Strong technical understanding and an interest in engineering products and solutions.
- Excellent organisational and planning skills.
- Strong communication and customer service abilities.
- Ability to interpret technical information and communicate it clearly to customers and colleagues.
- Good problem-solving skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities within a fast-paced environment.
- Proactive approach with an interest in continuous improvement.
Salary & Benefits
- £35,000 - £42,000 basic salary, depending on experience.
- 39 hours per week, Monday to Friday.
- Permanent, office-based position in Peterborough.
- Opportunity to work with specialist engineering equipment.
- Exposure to technical sales, product development and engineering projects.
This is an excellent opportunity for an engineering graduate or an individual with a relevant mechanical or technical background to develop their career within a technical sales environment.
If you have an engineering qualification, enjoy working with customers and have the technical ability to turn engineering requirements into practical solutions, we'd be keen to hear from you.
Sales Engineer employer: Bennett & Game Recruitment
Bennett & Game Recruitment is an excellent employer for aspiring CAD Design Engineers, offering a dynamic work culture that fosters collaboration and innovation within the construction and civil engineering sectors. With a strong commitment to employee growth, the company provides comprehensive benefits including flexible working options, generous holiday allowances, and professional development opportunities, making it an ideal place for those seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a supportive environment.
Contact Details:
Bennett & Game Recruitment Recruitment Team
