£30K/yr to £40K/yr
Gloucester, England
Permanent, Variable

Sales Engineer

Posted by Workshop Recruitment.

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.