Sales Project Engineer

Scope of the role:

The Sales Project Manager will prepare commercial and technical bids for New Machine Sales and Aftermarket, ensuring alignment between our clients FLL product capabilities and customer requirements. This role demands adherence to internal cost, quality, and delivery standards and compliance with governance processes and our client Directives.

Main Duties and Responsibilities:

Collaborate with Regional Sales Managers, Marketing, and Product Development teams to understand customer needs and requirements and provide prompt and efficient back-office support.

Match customer technical requirements with FLL product capabilities, proactively identifying and specifying necessary technical proficiencies.

Prepare timely and accurate responses to RFQs, ensuring all sales and technical bids meet internal processes and comply with client Directives.

Utilise cost estimating systems and quoting tools, leveraging technical expertise to deliver cost-effective, technically capable solutions that meet internal criteria.

Manage pre-bid processes, reviews, and bid approval meetings, engaging with all relevant internal stakeholders.

Collate Order Acknowledgements and ensure key stakeholders are informed for sign-off following governance protocols.

Create Factory Orders in line with Sales governance requirements.

Prepare comprehensive project handover documentation following order confirmation for use by various departments.

Accompany Regional Sales Managers to customer sites to present technical solutions.

Understand and work in accordance with clinet Values and Directives at all times, specifically following the highest standards of health and safety.

Carry out any other reasonable duties as requested.

Key Responsibilities (% of Time):

60% Quoting New Machines and Retools

20% Travelling with Regional Sales Managers

20% Looking after the projects

Key Skills and Requirements:

Experience within a manufacturing or engineering environment; a relevant technical or engineering qualification is required, with a preference for candidates with established knowledge of grinding products and processes.

Familiarity with, and relationships within, our customer base are advantageous.

Ability to support front-line colleagues and build positive relationships with individuals at all levels, both within customer organisations and internally.

High attention to detail and strong analytical skills are essential.

Strong commercial awareness, with confidence in working with figures and cost calculations.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to work independently and self-sufficiently while also being able to influence and motivate others.

A continuous improvement mindset and adaptability to change.

Strong planning and time management skills, focusing on achieving results and meeting deadlines.

Demonstrates drive and enthusiasm in their work.

Understanding of and experience with SAP is desirable.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.

Fluency in written and spoken English.

Ability to work alone or as part of a team.

Able to manage own time and meet tight deadlines