Location: Wigston, England
Sector: Engineering
Salary: £40,000.00 to £45,000.00 per annum
Benefits: Early Finish Friday, Car Allowance, Performance-related Bonus
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.
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!
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