Sales Engineer Role - Manufacturing
Location: Warrington
Salary: £35,000 - £50,000 doe (negotiable for the right candidate)

The Opportunity

I'm supporting a leading manufacturer of metal, engineered components, and bespoke solutions in their search for a dynamic Sales Engineer. This is a chance to join a business with deep technical heritage, a strong UK footprint, and a reputation for solving complex customer challenges across many sectors of engineering.

The Role

As a Sales Engineer, you'll act as the technical-commercial bridge between customers and the engineering team. Your focus will be on developing new business, nurturing existing accounts, and providing expert guidance on tailored metal solutions.
Your responsibilities will include:

• Technical consultation - understanding customer requirements, interpreting drawings, and advising on manufacturability
• Business development - identifying new opportunities across UK industry and building long-term relationships
• Solution design support - collaborating with internal engineers to create bespoke proposals
• Project management - overseeing orders from concept to delivery, ensuring customer satisfaction
• Market insight - monitoring trends and competitor activity to support strategic growth

What You'll Bring

• A background in engineering, ideally mechanical, manufacturing, or materials
• Experience in a technical sales or customer-facing engineering role
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings (CAD)
• Strong communication skills and a consultative approach
• A proactive mindset with the ability to manage multiple projects

Why This Role Stands Out

• Work with a respected European market leader
• Blend of autonomy, technical challenge, and customer interaction
• Opportunity to influence product development and customer solutions
• Supportive culture with long-term career potential

Ideal For Candidates Coming From:

• Metal fabrication
• Sheet metal manufacturing
• Industrial components
• Engineering consultative sales

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