Manufacturing Sales Engineer (m/f/d)
Posted 1 day ago by Fastenal Europe
Negotiable
Undetermined
Undetermined
Leeds, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Manufacturing Sales Engineer role in Leeds involves bridging engineering and sales, focusing on precision machining processes. The position requires strong customer relationship management and the ability to communicate technical solutions effectively across various industries, including aerospace and defense. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in sales or engineering within the CNC manufacturing sector. Responsibilities include developing client relationships, preparing technical proposals, and identifying new business opportunities.
Key Responsibilities:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Understand customer requirements and translate them into manufacturable solutions.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations and proposals tailored to client needs.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness of proposed solutions.
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.
- Provide accurate quotations and lead negotiations through to contract closure.
- Stay current with industry trends, materials, and machining technologies.
- Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and client meetings.
Key Skills:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in sales or engineering within the machining or CNC manufacturing industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of CNC machining processes, materials, and tolerances.
- Proven track record of successful sales and customer relationship management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification preferred.
- Experience working with clients in aerospace, oil & gas, or defense sectors preferred.
- Familiarity with ISO standards and quality assurance processes.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and business development.
- Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally.
Salary (Rate): undetermined
City: Leeds
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: undetermined
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Overview We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Manufacturing Sales Engineer to join our CNC machining team in Leeds. This role bridges the gap between engineering and sales, requiring a deep understanding of precision machining processes and the ability to communicate technical solutions to customers across industries such as aerospace, oil & gas, and defense.
Responsibilities The duties and responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to the following:
- Develop and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers.
- Understand customer requirements and translate them into manufacturable solutions.
- Prepare and deliver technical presentations and proposals tailored to client needs.
- Collaborate with engineering and production teams to ensure feasibility and cost-effectiveness of proposed solutions.
- Identify new business opportunities and contribute to strategic growth initiatives.
- Provide accurate quotations and lead negotiations through to contract closure.
- Stay current with industry trends, materials, and machining technologies.
- Represent the company at trade shows, industry events, and client meetings.
Required Position Qualifications The following skills and qualifications are required for this position:
- Minimum 5 years of experience in sales or engineering within the machining or CNC manufacturing industry.
- Strong technical knowledge of CNC machining processes, materials, and tolerances.
- Proven track record of successful sales and customer relationship management.
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and specifications.
- Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
- Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification preferred.
Preferred Position Qualifications Experience working with clients in aerospace, oil & gas, or defense sectors.
- Familiarity with ISO standards and quality assurance processes.
- Self-starter with a proactive approach to problem-solving and business development.
- Willingness to travel within the UK and occasionally internationally.