Trainee Pumps Sales Engineer

Role: Trainee Pumps Sales Engineer

Location: Crewe

Salary: £27,000

Our client is looking for a motivated and ambitious individual to join their team as a Trainee Pumps Sales Engineer, specialising in pumps and fluid handling solutions. This is a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with people, has an interest in engineering, and wants to build a long-term career in technical sales.

In this role, you’ll receive hands-on training and support from experienced engineers and sales professionals, helping you develop both your technical knowledge and commercial skills. You’ll learn how to identify customer requirements, recommend the right pumping solutions, and build strong relationships with customers across a range of industries.

Responsibilities include:

• Learn and develop a strong understanding of pump technologies, applications, and related equipment.
• Support the sales team in preparing quotations, proposals, and technical submissions.
• Assist customers with product selection and basic technical enquiries.
• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers, contractors, consultants, and distributors.
• Identify new business opportunities and support business development activities.
• Conduct customer visits alongside senior sales engineers.
• Follow up quotations and sales leads to maximise conversion opportunities.
• Maintain accurate customer records and sales activity reports using CRM systems.
• Collaborate with internal departments including engineering, service, and operations teams.
• Stay informed about industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.

Skills & Experience:

Essential:

• Strong communication and interpersonal skills.
• Interest in engineering, mechanical systems, or technical products.
• Good organisational and time-management abilities.
• Ability to learn technical information and communicate it clearly.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office applications.
• Full UK driving licence (or willingness to obtain one).

Desirable:

• Engineering qualification (HNC/HND, NVQ, apprenticeship, degree, or equivalent).
• Previous experience in customer service, sales, engineering, manufacturing, or industrial environments.
• Knowledge of pumps, fluid handling systems, motors, or mechanical equipment.

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