Engineering Professionals

Proposals Engineer

Our specialised manufacturing client based in the heart of Telford is looking for a Full Time Permanent Proposals Engineer to join the overall sales team and provide support and strategic development.

• Service the sales department's customer project enquiries in a timely and accurate manner.
• Ensure proposals are completed on time and on budget.
• Deal with a wide variety of stakeholders while adapting management and leadership style to each situation.
• Receive and review requests for quotations from the sales department for the company's products and services.
• Work directly with the Sales Team regarding customer and service enquiries.
• Review and understand customer specifications and, along with the engineering department, determine an appropriate technical solution and suitable equipment to offer.
• Obtain costs of materials, consumables, sub-contract work, etc., to prepare quotes.
• Prepare quotations in accordance with customer specified requirements, documentation and company policies.
• Assist in after‑sales service where necessary and help maintain necessary processes.
• Assist sales order administration, conduct contract reviews where necessary and help with project management when required.
• Actively work with the Sales Team seeking sales and marketing opportunities where possible.
• Represent the company and visit customers along with the Sales Team as and when required for bid clarification etc.
• Carry out such additional tasks as may become necessary from time to time to ensure the smooth running of the sales operation.

• Minimum 5 years relevant experience.
• Customer focused rounded professional with a can‑do positive attitude.
• Preferably educated to degree standard in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• From a proposals/sales engineering background in Marine/Heavy lifting equipment.
• Excellent sales, negotiation and communication skills.
• Excellent track record of preparing and presenting detailed proposals and selling equipment to engineering professionals up to board standard in small to global size companies.
• Ability to help define and successfully execute a sales proposal strategy.
• Good interpersonal skills.
• Competent in Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoint.
• Familiar with AutoCAD, Inventor and Vault.
• Bright, conscientious and creative.
• Problem solver.
• Self‑motivated and a true team member – able to work and succeed.
• Strong drive to rapidly absorb and develop skills in a wide range of engineering disciplines with strict attention to detail.

Monday – Friday

£30,000 - £40,000 per annum

• Holiday 33 Days
• On Site Parking