Sales Engineer

FORGE Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

Role at FORGE – Sales Engineer

Salary: £28k - £32k DOE

Working Hours: Monday to Thursday 8am - 4.30pm & Friday 8am - 1pm

• Work toward achieving and exceeding sales targets within a 12-month cycle, with quarterly performance reviews.
• Identify, approach, and secure new business opportunities while nurturing and strengthening relationships with existing customers.
• Gain a deep understanding of customer needs to provide tailored technical and commercial solutions.
• Deliver compelling product demonstrations and presentations to showcase capabilities and value.
• Respond promptly to customer enquiries, ensuring a high level of service and satisfaction.
• Collaborate closely with the wider sales team to develop and implement effective sales strategies.
• Represent the company at trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events to promote products and expand brand presence.
• Generate leads through proactive prospecting and cold calling to build a strong sales pipeline.
• Schedule and conduct follow-up meetings to maintain and grow existing accounts.
• Stay informed on industry trends, competitor activity, and emerging technologies.
• Prepare and negotiate sales proposals, quotations, and contract terms to successfully close deals.
• Produce accurate costings and detailed technical quotations aligned with customer requirements.
• Liaise with production and engineering teams to ensure customer deadlines and specifications are met.
• Communicate effectively across departments to ensure smooth project handover and delivery.

• Excellent communication and negotiation abilities with a professional, customer‑focused approach.
• Proven sales experience, ideally within the manufacturing or industrial sector.
• Strong ability to build and maintain long‑term customer relationships.
• A full, valid driving licence essential for travel to customer sites.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Outlook).
• Familiar with CRM systems.
• Skilled in market research and customer insight gathering to identify opportunities and tailor solutions.

• Company Car
• Private health care after 2 years of service
• Onsite parking
• Early finish on Fridays
• End-of-year bonus
• IPAD

• Seniority level:
  Entry level
• Employment type:
  
  Full‑time
• Industry: Civil Engineering

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