Apprentice Sales Engineer
You will work within the main contracts sales and estimating team alongside the Sales/Proposals manager, focusing on large projects such as office/commercial developments, infrastructure and data centres. Throughout the apprenticeship, you will learn to develop technical solutions for customers, produce tender estimates, and generate tender submissions.
What you will be doing
- Review and respond to enquiries and update the CRM system Goldvision.
- Develop technical specifications and begin drafting proposals based on customer deadlines.
- Review customer specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and other project documentation to produce accurate quotations.
- Coordinate with design engineers, project management, and leadership to incorporate technical input into quotations.
- Analyse risk associated with financial and technical elements of projects.
- Produce and submit quotations to customers/clients.
- Follow up on submitted quotations to gather client feedback and prepare win/loss KPIs and lessons learned.
- Interact professionally with customers via email, telephone or site visits to enhance client satisfaction and sales opportunities.
Skills, Qualities, and Experience (all essential)
- Minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including grade 5 in Maths.
- A creative approach with the ability to maintain positive customer relationships.
- Competent numerical skills.
- Organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and adapt to changing priorities.
- Attention to detail and efficiency.
- Proven IT skills with experience in MS Office packages; aptitude to learn AutoCAD or AutoCAD View products.
- Ability to work independently and autonomously, as well as an effective team player in a close knit, successful team.
- With training, develop the confidence to present proposals to clients face to face or remotely.
- A full UK driving licence.
What you can expect in return
- Competitive salary
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Contributory company pension scheme
- Life assurance
- 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 8:45 - 16:40, Friday 8:45 - 16:00)
About the apprenticeship
You will be studying towards an Engineering Maintenance Technician Level 3 Apprenticeship at Trafford College, WA14 5PQ. While studying, you will work alongside experienced engineers on real project engineering tasks, possibly traveling to different sites within a region. You will manage your time and commitments to complete assignments and deliver a highly valued role. Supporting activities may include project site assessments, documentation support, technical surveys, and contributing to project planning and coordination. These responsibilities provide hands on experience across the full spectrum of project delivery and complement your technical development throughout the apprenticeship program.
Important Information
GRADES: You will be required to provide your GCSE grades prior to selection for the Assessment Centre & interview.
The assessment centre for this programme will take place on Thursday 16th July in Manchester.
- Role Start Date: September 2026
Note: You may be required to complete a DBS check, at either basic or enhanced depending on the location you will be working in.