At a Glance
- Tasks: Specify and quote engineered valve and actuator packages for diverse industries.
- Company: Join a family business with over 40 years of success in Shipley.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, birthday leave, and increasing annual leave.
- Other info: Full training provided and excellent career growth opportunities.
- Why this job: Bridge technical and commercial worlds while making a real impact.
- Qualifications: Strong commercial sense and software skills; engineering knowledge is a plus.
The predicted salary is between 34000 - 40000 £ per year.
Role
Overview: We are seeking a commercially minded Internal Sales Engineer to join our family business, which has been trading successfully for over 40 years.
Based full-time at our office in Shipley, West Yorkshire, you will report directly to the Sales Director.
This role focuses on specifying, quoting, and processing engineered valve and actuator assembly packages for a highly diverse customer base, spanning heavy industry to high-tech process sectors.
You will bridge the gap between technical requirements and commercial delivery, managing orders from initial inquiry right through to final completion.
Full training on our products and packages will be provided.
Key Responsibilities
- Package Specification: Interpret diverse customer requirements to select and specify correct valve and actuator packages across multiple industry sectors.
- Quoting & Estimating: Prepare accurate, high-quality commercial bids and technical proposals.
- Order End-to-End Management: Process successful bids and proactively see orders through to final completion and delivery.
- Supplier Negotiation: Liaise with sub-vendors to secure competitive component pricing.
- Customer Liaison: Provide dedicated technical and commercial support to clients during the inquiry phase.
Requirements & Qualifications
- Commercial Sense (Essential): Strong understanding of profit margins, cost structures, and competitive pricing strategies.
- Software Competency (Essential): Fully competent with Microsoft Excel, Outlook, and Word.
- Sector Versatility: Ability to adapt to varied industrial compliance standards, from rugged heavy industrial specs to strict high-process sector requirements.
- Engineering Knowledge (Desirable): Familiarity with mechanical components, fluid control, or instrumentation is highly advantageous.
Package & Benefits
- Salary: Competitive salary, negotiable based upon experience and suitability.
- Working Hours: Monday to Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (1 hour for lunch).
- Bonus: Discretionary bi-annual bonus scheme.
- Annual Leave: Starts at 20 days, increasing by 1 day for every completed year of service.
- Holiday Notes: 3 days must be reserved for our annual Christmas closure.
- Birthday Leave: A complimentary 1 day of leave is given on your birthday each year.
- Pension: Company pension scheme.
- Location: Fully office-based in Shipley, West Yorkshire.
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INTERNAL SALES ENGINEER employer: British Valve & Actuator Association Limited
Join our family business in Shipley, West Yorkshire, where we have been thriving for over 40 years. As an Internal Sales Engineer, you will benefit from a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth through comprehensive training and a competitive salary package, including a discretionary bonus scheme and additional leave on your birthday. We value our team members and offer a collaborative environment that encourages innovation and professional development.
Contact Details:
British Valve & Actuator Association Limited Recruitment Team
