Sales & Proposals Engineer
Salary £35,000 - £45,000 per annum depending on experience bonus
We are looking for an experienced Sales & Proposals Engineer to join our growing team in Horsham. This is a permanent role offering a mix of technical challenge, commercial responsibility, and client-facing interaction within a supportive and forward-thinking business.
Responsibilities
- Review and analyse tender documents and project requirements to ensure accuracy, compliance, and appropriate costing
- Prepare and deliver high-quality technical and commercial proposals in line with client specifications and deadlines
- Collaborate with internal teams including project execution, engineering, procurement, and finance to develop competitive bids
- Apply lessons learned from previous projects to improve current and future proposals
- Contribute to the development and execution of business development strategies
- Support the identification and pursuit of new business opportunities across key markets
- Build, maintain, and develop strong relationships with suppliers to support proposals and project delivery
- Develop and maintain effective client relationships to support sales growth
- Gather customer feedback and market insights to support continuous improvement and product development
- Attend industry events, exhibitions, and trade shows to generate leads and expand the company network
- Ensure compliance with company policies, procedures, and quality management systems
- Take ownership of company presentation and marketing materials
Qualifications
- Minimum 5 years' experience in a technical or commercial engineering role (e.g. proposals, sales, applications engineering, or similar)
- Experience working with large industrial clients or long-term engineering contracts
- Degree or HND in Mechanical, Chemical, Process Engineering, or a related discipline
- Additional commercial or sales-related training is advantageous
- Strong technical understanding of engineering solutions, processes, and industrial equipment
- Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communication skills
- Ability to manage multiple projects, priorities, and tight deadlines
- Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); CRM experience is beneficial
- Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required
- Proactive, self-sufficient, and able to work independently with minimal supervision
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