Sales Engineer

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 We are seeking a proactive and technically minded Sales Engineer to join our client's well-established manufacturing team in South Leicester. In this client-facing role, you will be responsible for developing and managing sales of our 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: 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  - 5+ years in an engineering or manufacturing environment - Knowledge of sheet metal manufacturing (e.g., laser cutting, punching, folding, welding) - 2+ years of successful external sales experience (ideally in sheet metal) - Strong interpersonal and communication skills - Competent with technical drawings and specifications - Proficient in Microsoft Office and standard business software Salary/Package - Salary £40,000-£45,000 per annum  - Performance Related Bonus - 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays - Company Pension Scheme - 39-hour working week - Monday – Thursday: 8am-5pm, Friday: Early Finish at 1pm - Annual car allowance - Supportive and collaborative work environment - 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! 1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Emma Gilmore 0116 254 5411 between 7:30am - 4.30pm.  2. "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