Graduate Sales Engineer in King Street Buildings, Leicestershire

Sales Engineer

Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Leicester

The Opportunity

An exciting opportunity has become available for a Sales Engineer to join an established engineering business.

This role would suit someone with an engineering background and an interest in technical sales, customer relationships and developing bespoke engineering solutions.

You will work closely with customers to understand their technical requirements, provide suitable solutions and support projects from initial enquiry through to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Understand customer applications, technical requirements and operating conditions.

• Interpret technical drawings, engineering specifications and tolerances.

• Produce, review and modify CAD drawings.

• Recommend suitable materials, profiles and technical solutions.

• Work alongside internal departments to develop bespoke products.

• Prepare technical proposals and quotations.

• Visit customer sites to provide technical support.

• Investigate product failures and recommend corrective actions.

• Develop new business opportunities and maintain existing accounts.

• Maintain accurate CRM records and sales reports.

Requirements

• Previous experience in Technical Sales, Applications Engineering or a similar engineering role.

• Experience within an industrial or manufacturing environment.

• Ability to read and interpret technical engineering drawings.

• Working knowledge of CAD software.

• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.

• Excellent attention to detail.

• Engineering qualification (HNC, HND, Degree or Apprenticeship) or equivalent experience.

• Knowledge of sealing technology, elastomers or polymer materials would be advantageous.

If you have a technical engineering background and enjoy combining engineering knowledge with customer interaction and business development, we would love to hear from you.