Entry Level Sales Engineer in Knutsford, Cheshire

Do you have a degree in engineering? Are you looking to develop a career in sales?

About the Organisation

With over 45 years of valve technology innovations, we are a global leader in the design, manufacture, and supply of high-quality valves and valve systems, serving the oil and gas, petrochemical, and other critical sectors. As a profitable, privately owned, and fast-moving company, we have won recognised awards for Export, Manufacturing, and Growth-including the coveted Queens Award and more recently the Kings Award for Industry. We look for talented individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment to help deliver our strategic objectives.

The Role & Opportunity

We are seeking a dynamic and commercially focused Entry Level Account Manager with a strong technical foundation and a passion for customer engagement and solution selling. Acting as a central point of contact for commercial and technical enquiries, you will play a key role in driving business growth, supporting customers from initial enquiry through to final order processing.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage incoming enquiries and prepare accurate commercial and technical quotations aligned to customer requirements.
• Provide technical guidance and commercial support to customers throughout the sales process.
• Process orders efficiently and maintain accurate CRM records of all opportunities and client interactions.
• Proactively develop key accounts to increase technical enquiries and overall sales volume.
• Review customer terms and ensure all order margins meet company profit expectations.
• Collaborate closely with the external sales team to share leads, market intelligence, and project opportunities.

What We Are Looking For

• Qualifications: A Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent practical engineering experience.
• Experience: Proven background in a technical sales, internal sales, or applications engineering role within an industrial environment.
• Industry Knowledge: Experience with valves, flow control systems, the oil and gas sector, or manufacturing is highly desirable.
• Skills: Strong communication abilities, a proactive approach to problem-solving, and excellent organisational skills.
• Systems: Proficiency with CRM systems and the Microsoft Office suite.

What's on Offer

• Base Salary: Competitive basic salary between £35,000 and £48,000 per annum.
• Bonus: Discretionary performance-related bonus scheme.
• Holidays: 31 days annual leave (including bank holidays), which increases with length of service.
• Pension: Company pension scheme with a 4% employer / 5% employee contribution.
• Healthcare: Medi-cash health plan.
• Development: Structured technical training and long-term career development opportunities within a well-established engineering business.

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