Technical Sales Engineer

A well established and growing precision fabrication manufacturer is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to join their team during an exciting period of expansion. You will act as the bridge between customers and manufacturing, combining technical knowledge with commercial awareness to deliver tailored fabrication solutions.

This opportunity would suit a technically strong, relationship-focused Technical Sales professional who understands fabrication processes and enjoys working closely with both customers and production teams. The business is not looking for an aggressive ''hard seller'', but rather a consultative professional who can build long-term partnerships and provide genuine technical value to customers.

Benefits:

• Salary up to -50,000 doe
• Hours of work: 08:00am 17:30pm 40 hours per week
• Annual leave: 20 + 8 days bank holidays (increases with service)
• Birthday off
• Free onsite parking
• Hybrid Tuxford moving to Newark in the near future; (3 days WFH, 2 days office)

Key responsibilities include:

• Identify and develop new fabrication opportunities across industries such as food, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, recycling and construction.
• Manage and grow existing customer relationships through a consultative sales approach.
• Travel to customer sites in the UK (and occasionally internationally) to understand requirements and develop partnerships.
• Maintain a 12-month rolling sales pipeline aligned with company growth targets
• Identify emerging markets where fabrication capabilities can be applied
• Interpret engineering drawings, specifications and CAD files
• Provide technical guidance during the sales process
• Work closely with fabrication and production teams to ensure customer requirements are achievable
• Produce accurate and competitive quotations
• Create bills of materials for procurement
• Liaise with suppliers and internal teams to ensure pricing and margins remain commercially strong
• Support projects from enquiry through to delivery
• Work with internal teams to ensure customer expectations are met and projects run smoothly
• Monitor industry trends, competitor activity and emerging fabrication technologies
• Attend relevant exhibitions and industry events

Skills / Experience Required:

• 3-5+ years'' experience in technical sales within fabrication, sheet metal or manufacturing
• Strong understanding of fabrication processes such as laser cutting, bending, welding and finishing
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercial awareness and problem-solving ability
• Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and collaboratively
• Full UK driving licence
• Willingness to travel to customer sites when required
• Experience with ERP/MRP systems
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 quality standards
• Hands-on manufacturing or fabrication background (preferred)

If this sounds like you, please apply today!