Trainee Sales Engineer

JRS Associates have partnered up with an exciting precision engineering manufacturer in Welwyn Garden City to recruit a Trainee Sales Engineer. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a relevant engineering qualification who is looking to build a long-term career within technical sales and precision manufacturing. The role offers full training and the chance to work closely with customers, engineering teams, and production departments within a highly specialised engineering environment.

The Successful Trainee Sales Engineer - Package:

• £28,000 - £32,000 per annum
• Full-time, permanent position
• Office-based role
• Excellent training and development opportunities
• Long-term progression into Technical Sales / Commercial Engineering
• Exposure to aerospace, defence, motorsport, oil & gas and industrial sectors
• Stable and growing precision engineering business

The Successful Trainee Sales Engineer - Role Duties:

• Support the sales and quotations team with incoming customer enquiries
• Assist with preparing quotations from engineering drawings and customer specifications
• Liaise with production and engineering departments regarding manufacturing feasibility and lead times
• Learn to read and interpret engineering drawings including tolerances and dimensions
• Support customer communication throughout the enquiry and quotation process
• Maintain CRM systems and quotation records accurately
• Assist with Excel-based pricing, reporting and sales analysis
• Support technical discussions regarding materials, manufacturing methods and project requirements
• Develop knowledge of CNC machining and precision engineering processes

The Successful Trainee Sales Engineer - Requirements:

• Relevant engineering qualification is essential
• Strong interest in engineering, manufacturing and technical sales
• Ability to read engineering drawings would be advantageous
• Good communication and interpersonal skills
• Strong IT skills including Microsoft Excel
• Organised and detail-oriented approach
• Eager to learn and develop within a technical commercial environment
• Positive and professional attitude

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious engineering graduate or junior engineer looking to move into a commercially focused engineering career with excellent long-term prospects.

Apply now! Shortlisted candidates will receive a call within 3 hours during working hours to discuss the role further.