Average Sales Engineer salary in the UK

Job Title: Internal Sales Engineer Location: Farnworth, Bolton Salary: £36,000 - £42,000 per annum Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: 38 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday 07:30 to 12:50 About Us: Backer Heatrod is a leading UK manufacturer of electric heating elements and industrial heating solutions. As part of the global NIBE Element Group, we design and produce both standard and bespoke heating products for a wide range of industries including process, food & beverage, and chemical sectors. About the Role: The Internal Technical Sales Engineer is office-based. The role provides technical support, quotations, and customer service. It focuses on supporting internal sales operations, ensuring customer requirements are met efficiently, and contributing to account retention. This role does not involve visiting customer sites. Key Responsibilities: Directly manage business figures across multiple product portfolios in the UK.Develop and maintain customer accounts, building long-term technical and commercial relationships.Detect and support new business opportunities and market applications as part of internal sales efforts.Provide technical support throughout the sales cycle, including offers, contracts, and specifications.Participate in customer meetings, technical discussions, and presentations (remotely from the office).Collaborate closely with internal teams (Engineering and Operations) to ensure successful project delivery.Identify and monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to support internal sales strategy.Support tendering and bid preparation, including reviewing specifications, coordinating pricing, and responding to technical clarifications.Prepare and issue quotations accurately and maintain CRM records of all customer interactions.Assist in resolving customer queries, claims, and quality issues.Focus on customer retention and long-term relationship building.Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the sales function.Demonstrate strong numerical and analytical skills in handling orders, quotations, and reporting.Communicate effectively with customers, internal teams, and suppliers. About you: Essential Requirements: HNC or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.Experience in customer-facing technical sales or internal sales support roles.Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality standards.Strong IT skills, including MS Office, CRM systems, and data reporting tools.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with internal teams and customers.Numerical and analytical skills for interpreting technical specifications, quotations, and sales reporting.Commercial awareness and the ability to prioritise tasks and manage multiple projects simultaneously.Problem-solving mindset with attention to detail.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.Organisational skills and accuracy in quotation preparation, order processing, and CRM maintenance. Desirable Requirements: Mechanical or Electrical engineering background.Experience in lean manufacturing or 5S.Knowledge of heating element industry.SolidWorks proficiency.Project management experience. Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.Cash Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.Cycle to work scheme.Full training and support.Opportunities for career progression.Friendly and inclusive working environment.Auto enrolment pension scheme.On-site parking.Life Assurance Please Note: No agencies. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Technical Sales Support, Technical Sales Engineer, Internal Sales, Sales Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Sales Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer may also be considered for this role.

Job Title: External Sales Engineer Location: Farnworth, Bolton Salary: £36,000 - £45,000 per annum Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: 38 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday 07:30 to 12:50. About Us: Backer Heatrod is a leading UK manufacturer of electric heating elements and industrial heating solutions. As part of the global NIBE Element Group, we design and produce both standard and bespoke heating products for a wide range of industries including process, food & beverage, and chemical sectors. About the Role: The External Technical Sales Engineer is office-based with responsibility for proactively driving business growth and expanding customer accounts. This role includes regular customer visits for technical discussions, presentations, and commercial negotiations, and therefore a full UK driving licence is required for use of a company/pool car. You will manage multiple product portfolios, provide technical expertise throughout the sales cycle, and work closely with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities: Directly manage business figures across multiple product portfolios in the UK.Develop and maintain customer accounts, building long-term technical and commercial relationships.Detect and pursue new business opportunities and market applications.Provide technical support throughout the sales cycle, including offers, contracts, and specifications.Participate in customer meetings, technical discussions, and presentations, including regular site visits.Collaborate closely with internal teams (Engineering and Operations) to ensure successful project delivery.Identify and monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies to inform sales strategy.Support tendering and bid preparation, including reviewing specifications, coordinating pricing, and responding to technical clarifications.Build and manage a structured CRM sales pipeline, tracking leads, opportunities, and follow-ups.Negotiate pricing, terms, and delivery schedules to achieve profitable outcomes.Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and customer events to generate leads and enhance visibility.Focus on customer retention while driving proactive growth.Assist in resolving customer queries, claims, and quality issues.Demonstrate strong numerical and analytical skills in handling orders, quotations, and reporting.Communicate effectively with customers, internal teams, and suppliers. About you: Essential Requirements: HNC or Degree in Engineering, Manufacturing, or a related technical discipline.Experience in customer facing technical or external sales roles, ideally with new business development.Full UK driving licence required for pool car use and willingness to travel regularly.Familiarity with ISO 9001 or other quality standards.Strong IT skills, including MS Office, CRM systems, and data reporting tools.Excellent communication, negotiation, and interpersonal skills to engage with customers at all levels.Numerical and analytical skills for interpreting technical specifications, quotations, sales reporting, and pricing decisions.Commercial awareness and ability to prioritise tasks, manage multiple projects, and meet sales targets.Problem solving mindset with attention to detail.Ability to work independently and collaboratively within a team environment.Organisational skills, accuracy, and accountability in quotation preparation, order processing, and CRM maintenance. Benefits: 25 days holiday plus bank holidays.Cash Health Plan and Employee Assistance Programme.Cycle to work scheme.Full training and support.Opportunities for career progression.Friendly and inclusive working environment.Pension scheme based on auto enrolment percentages.On-site parkingLife assurance benefit Please Note: No agencies. Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role. Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Technical Sales Engineer, Direct Sales, B2B Sales, Business Development Manager, Business to Business Sales, External Sales, Sales Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Sales Engineer, Manufacturing Engineer may also be considered for this role.

Graduate Sales Engineer Glasgow £28,000 - £32,000 Basic + Company Car/Allowance + 20% Bonus Structure + Specialist Training + Progression + Private Healthcare + Pension + Company Shares + Opportunities + IMMEDIATE START Are you ready to take the next step in your career? If so, apply for this exciting new Graduate Sales Engineer role with a market-leading construction organisation that will invest heavily in your technical and sales development. With a clear path for progression, this is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious individual to become a specialist within an organisation that has increased its turnover from 10 to 40 million in recent years. This company is a market leader within the civil industry and has experienced significant growth in recent years. Due to this expansion, they are now searching for a new Graduate Sales Engineer with a civil or geotechnical degree who they can train and develop to a senior level to support their ambitious UK-wide growth plans. On offer is a defined career path into senior management, extensive technical training, and the opportunity to join a highly skilled and supportive sales team. Your role as a Graduate Sales Engineer will include: * Sales Engineer - Will be trained to identify and successfully generate existing and new business opportunities * Designing and pricing tenders * Office based in Glasgow - 60/40 split between office work and on site to learn the business The successful Graduate Sales Engineer will have: *Degree in Civil engineering or similar experience * Willingness to learn and want to progress * Ability to commute and travel throughout UK If interested in this role, please contact Eran on for an immediate interview.Keywords: Graduate sales engineer, Geotechnical degree, civil degree,Sales engineer, civil engineer, engineer, construction, tender, pricing, pricing business engineer, engineer, design, proposals, quotes, business development manager, business development, business development executive, BDM, key account manager, KAM, account manager, account executive, account management, sales manager, sales executive, sales, Glasgow,Scotland This vacancy is being advertised by Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd. The services of Future Engineering Recruitment Ltd are those of an Employment Agency.