Job Description

Working Hours: 38 hrs per week (Mon to Thurs 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday 07:30 t0 12:50)
Are you a technically minded professional with a passion for customer engagement and innovative solutions?
Backer Heatrod Ltd is seeking a proactive Technical Sales Engineer to join our dynamic team. This is a fantastic opportunity to combine engineering expertise with commercial insight in a role that supports both internal and external sales activities.
About Us:
Backer Heatrod is a leading UK manufacturer of electric heating elements and industrial heating solutions. As part of the global NIBE Element Group, we design and produce both standard and bespoke heating products for a wide range of industries including process, food & beverage, and chemical sectors.
What You'll Do:

• Act as a technical point of contact for customer enquiries and projects
• Deliver tailored proposals and presentations
• Identify customer needs and engineer bespoke solutions
• Develop new business and nurture existing relationships
• Collaborate with engineering and production teams
• Support product development and quality assurance
• Maintain accurate CRM records and produce sales reports
• Travel to customer sites across the UK (pool car provided)

What We're Looking For:
Essential:

• HNC or Degree in Engineering
• Experience in customer-facing sales roles
• Familiarity with ISO 9001 standards
• Strong IT skills (MS Office, CRM systems)
• Excellent communication and time management skills
• Commercial awareness and ability to manage multiple projects

Desirable:

• Mechanical or Electrical engineering background
• Experience in lean manufacturing or 5S
• Knowledge of heating element industry
• SolidWorks proficiency
• Project management experience

Why Join Us?

• Be part of a globally respected group
• Work on innovative and impactful projects
• Enjoy a collaborative and supportive work environment
• Opportunities for professional growth and development

Please Note:
No agencies.
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Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Field Sales Engineer , Technical Sales Exec, Engineering Graduate, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Technical Sales Coordinator, Technical Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Business Development, Key Sales, Business Developer, Sales Executive, Direct Sales, Sales Development, Business Development Lead, Technical Business Development, Sales and BDM may also be considered for this role.
How can we help?
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