Futures is looking to appoint a commercially aware Sales Engineer to join a busy and fast-paced Tendering / Sales Team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who thrives in a structured yet dynamic environment, enjoys coordinating across technical and commercial stakeholders, and has a strong eye for detail. You will play a pivotal role in managing and assessing customer Requests for Quotation, ensuring timely, accurate, and competitive responses that support business growth.
Roles and Responsibilities:
As a Sales Engineer, you will act as the central coordinator within the tendering process. Your primary responsibility will be managing a high-volume mailbox and ensuring all request for quotations are reviewed, assessed, and progressed efficiently.
Evaluate all inputs to ensure completeness, accuracy, and commercial viability
Prepare and issue "quick hit" quotations where applicable
Maintain clear communication with internal stakeholders to ensure deadlines are met
Review RFQs received from customers via Regional Sales Managers (RSMs)
Coordinate internally with the Technical Team to manage design returns
Manage and assess supplier quotation returns
Ensure all quotations are returned to customers in a timely and professional manner
The Ideal Candidate
Experience in a Sales Engineering, Tendering, or Technical Sales environment
Strong understanding of RFQ and quotation processes
Excellent organisational skills with the ability to manage high volumes of information
High attention to detail and strong commercial awareness
Ability to coordinate across sales, technical, and supplier functions