Sales Engineer

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