Commercial Sales Engineer
Oliver Valves · WA168DX · posted 10 days ago
Going rate £55,200UK median £57,625
Home Office going rates from
Occupation
3556Sales accounts and business development managers
Going rate for this occupation: £55,200 · UK median pay £57,625
Home Office going rates from
Where this salary sits
- UK pay for this occupation
- This role£41,055 to £75,911estimated
- Going rate£55,200
- UK median£57,625
View these figures as a table
| Percentile | Pay |
|---|---|
| 10th | £32,651 |
| 25th | £43,049 |
| 50th | £57,625 |
| 75th | £79,598 |
| 90th | £106,958 |
| Going rate | £55,200 |
| UK median | £57,625 |
Sponsorship
Sponsorship chance
Very low
- Not matched to a licence on the register
- Occupation is eligible for Skilled Worker
- Estimated salary is below the going rate
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- The salary is an estimate from national earnings data, not the employer's figure.
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Commercial Sales Engineer
We are seeking a commercially focused Sales Engineer to join our growing team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong mechanical engineering background who can combine technical knowledge with a passion for sales and customer relationship management.
You will work closely with customers & Sales Office Manager to understand their technical and commercial requirements, recommend appropriate solutions and support opportunities from initial enquiry through to contract award. The role will be instrumental in developing existing accounts, securing new business and contributing to the company’s continued growth.
About Us
We are a family-owned global company that produces ultra critical valves for the world’s oil, gas and hydrogen industries, where exceptional quality and on time delivery is critical.
With operations spanning the UK, Dubai, Malaysia and India, and a world-class R&D centre in Knutsford, we have ambitious plans to grow beyond our £100m turnover.
Our business model is to sub-contract our components, then assemble at our facilities in Knutsford and Chennai. Our culture is agile, entrepreneurial and decisive. There are no layers of bureaucracy, endless committees or slow-moving approval processes. We value common sense, accountability and action.
The Role:
- Prepare accurate technical quotations, commercial proposals and tender submissions.
- Negotiate pricing, commercial terms and contracts while protecting profit margins.
- Work closely with Engineering, Production, Purchasing and Quality teams to ensure customer requirements can be achieved.
- Maintain accurate customer, opportunity and sales activity records within the CRM system.
- Provide customer and market feedback to support product development and innovation.
- Support the achievement of individual and company sales targets.
Who We Are Looking For:
- Previous experience in technical, engineering or industrial sales.
- A strong understanding of mechanical engineering principles and products.
- Experience within the valve, oil and gas, petrochemical, energy or manufacturing sectors would be advantageous.
- The ability to interpret technical drawings, specifications and customer requirements.
- Strong commercial awareness with experience preparing quotations and negotiating terms.
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