Sales Engineer

My client, a world leader in the design and manufacture of skid-mounted rotary compressors, serving the oil/gas, chemical/petrochemical, and energy/power generation industries., is looking for a talented Sales Engineer to join their team based locally. As a proud family business, they foster a team environment where all employees feel a sense of inclusion, support, and belonging.

Responsibilities:

- Provide timely, accurate quotations for compressor packages through interpretation of application requirements.

- Deal with technical and commercial queries while providing high-quality service to global customers.

- Read customers’ enquiries, including data sheets, project specifications, P&IDs, and terms and conditions.

- Select appropriate materials of construction, flow control, sealing systems, lube oil systems, cooling, acoustic attenuation, and instrumentation for new compressors and compressor packages.

- Advise customers on materials and systems according to their needs.

- Perform calculations to size equipment such as compressors, motors, auxiliary systems, and components.

- Write RFQs for suppliers.

- Estimate costs and calculate selling prices.

- Write proposal documents and supporting documents for bids.

- Maintain accurate records of opportunities and bids.

- Attend meetings with customers.

Requirements:

- Bachelor’s degree in a physical science, engineering, or mathematics. An honours degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering is preferred.

- Highly numerate with exceptional communication and organizational skills.

- Knowledge and understanding of rotating machinery (pumps, compressors, mechanical seals) and fluid-handling equipment (piping, valves, pressure vessels, heat exchangers, measuring instruments).

- Experience working in the engineering sector. New graduates without this experience may be considered for the position of Junior Sales Engineer.

- Commercial awareness with knowledge of sales and marketing techniques.

- Proficient in Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Project.

- Team player who is self-motivated and has a ‘can-do’ attitude.

Package:

- £30,000- £40,000

- Annual pay review and individual merit award review

- Basic hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday - 08.30 to 17.00, Friday - 08.30 to 13.00)

- Generous bonus scheme

- Contributory pension scheme

- 33 days’ annual leave (includes 8 days’ statutory bank holidays) plus ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme’

- Life assurance scheme (after qualifying period)

- Income protection plan (after qualifying period)

- Employee support and perks package

- Free car parking

- Investment in employees through learning and development

- Flexible and family-friendly policies

If you feel you meet some but not all of the requirements, we urge you to still apply.