Sales Engineer (Mechanical Engineering)

Technical Sales Engineer

We are excited to offer an exceptional opportunity to join a leading company in the subsea, oil and gas and defence sectors, specialising in high-quality, precision-engineered pipeline products.

Location: St Helens

Salary: Up to 45,000 (based on experience)

Company Overview:

Our client has been recently acquired in 2020, and are a specialised manufacturing company with state-of-the-art machinery. With recent investments including a 350,000 vertical boring and drilling machine the business is well positioned for growth, and has a strong order book. Our key accounts include major players in the subsea, oil and gas as well as the defence sectors. We serve the Norwegian market, a significant player in the subsea industry, and work with Norsok-approved materials to deliver finished products to the highest standards.

What We Offer:

- Opportunity to work directly with industry leaders in key sectors.

- Collaboration with a talented sales team and hands-on guidance from the MD.

- A chance to bring in new business and grow our market reach, particularly within the defence and Norwegian subsea markets.

- The potential to drive company initiatives, including new grades of stainless steel which we plan to specify into major global End Users accounts in the coming years.

Key Responsibilities:

- Spearhead sales initiatives for high-quality, technically complex products such as pipeline products including flanges.

- Build and manage key client relationships, including major defence and subsea contractors.

- Lead business development efforts, driving growth and innovation within our niche market.

- Oversee product delivery, ensuring that all components meet rigorous testing and compliance standards.

Ideal Candidate Profile:

- Education: HNC in Mechanical Engineering (minimum requirement).

- Strong understanding of subsea, defence, oil and gas or similar heavy engineering sectors.

- Proven experience in sales, project management, and technical product knowledge.

- Ability to drive business growth and strategically position the company for future success.

Why Join Us?

This is more than just a technical sales role; it's an opportunity to step into a leadership position, working with a highly skilled team to take the company forward. As we look to expand our market share and bring in new business, we are looking for someone with the initiative, vision, and technical expertise to help us grow. Whether you have experience in the subsea, defence, or heavy manufacturing industries, we would love to hear from you.

If you're interested in shaping the future of a leading player in this niche industry, apply now!