Sales Engineer
Monday - Friday (40hrs)
Competitive salary plus bonus and benefits
Marshalls plc is the UK’s leading hard landscaping, building and roofing products supplier and has supplied some of the most prestigious landmarks in the UK since the 1890s. We’re the benchmark for excellence and have been recognised as a Superbrand since 2010. As well as exceptional customer service, technical innovation, and manufacturing expertise, we continue to be a leader in our field in corporate responsibility and sustainable business practice.
Our operations are organised into three distinct divisions: Landscape Products, Building Products, and Roofing Products it's within our Building Products division that our Civils & Drainage (C&D) team sits.
Marshalls Civils and Drainage takes pride in crafting cutting-edge drainage solutions and versatile civil engineering products. A well-known companion in building a resilient, watertight foundation. Proudly a part of Marshalls plc , the UK’s leading supplier of hard landscaping, building, and roofing products. Join us as we embark on a journey of innovation and excellence, where your contributions will play a vital role in building a sustainable tomorrow.
We have a dedicated Engineered Solutions team who work collaboratively to identify, defend and secure opportunities within Civils & Drainage channel markets, and it's within this team that we are looking to hire a Sales Engineer, known internally as a Technical Sales Advisor.
So, what’s the mission?
We're looking for a commercially minded professional who is experienced in Identifying, developing and converting sales opportunities by providing technical expertise and commercially focused solutions. Location isn't a barrier, we welcome applications from candidates across the UK.
Working within our Engineered Solutions team, you'll collaborate with contractors, consultants, merchants and internal stakeholders to identify opportunities, interpret technical drawings, recommend engineered drainage solutions and convert enquiries into orders. This role is responsible for the early identification of sales opportunities and managing these through to quotation and conversion.
- Identify sales opportunities early and drive them through to quotation and conversion.
- Review technical drawings and produce accurate material take-offs.
- Prepare competitive, accurate quotations to win and retain business.
- Provide expert product and technical support throughout the sales process.
- Proactively generate and develop project opportunities within the C&D channel.
- Use strong commercial awareness to maximise sales and profitability.
- Collaborate across teams to secure, defend and successfully deliver projects.
- Manage multiple opportunities effectively, ensuring excellent customer service and follow-up.
- Combine technical expertise and sales focus to achieve growth targets.
What are the mission-critical skills?
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Strong ability to read and interpret construction drawings and specifications is essential
- Previous Estimator experience is highly desirable
- Proven success in a proactive, team‑based sales environment (Sales experience from heavy goods manufacturing / construction/ civils and drainage highly desirable)
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Confident generating and converting opportunities through outbound activity
- Commercial mindset with the ability to identify value‑engineered solutions
- Excellent communication skills across customers and internal teams
- Highly organised with the ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously
- Customer‑focused, with strong problem‑solving and resolution skills
- Comfortable working to targets and planning activity to deliver results
- Accurate and disciplined use of CRM systems at project level
- Good awareness of competitors, products and market trends
What’s in it for you?
This is a great opportunity within Civils & Drainage sales to utilise your technical knowledge, consulting skills, and commerciality to achieve results.
New ideas are encouraged, and you will be rewarded with the opportunity to learn and grow, achieving your career aspiration! Have a look at our careers website for more information on working at Marshalls!
Benefits
We don't just build paths; we pave the way for personal and professional growth. Join us, and let's create a future where your skills and ambitions can flourish. Benefits include;
- Sales Bonus Scheme
- Guaranteed Christmas holidays
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Development opportunities
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34 days per annum or the equivalent in hours (inclusive of bank holidays)
- Health care cash plan – support with Dental, Optical, Prescription costs and many more!
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Family leave policies (Maternity, Paternity, and Adoption) available from your very first day of employment
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5% employer matched pension scheme
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Cycle to work scheme
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Employee discount on Marshalls and Marley products
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Retailer discounts
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Marshalls Wellbeing Centre – move, money & mind
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Share purchase scheme
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Life assurance
More about Marshalls
Marshalls Landscape Products stands out as the leading UK manufacturer of high-quality natural stone and innovative concrete hard landscaping products. We cater to the construction, home improvement, and landscape markets, offering superior solutions.
Marshalls Building Products serves as a reliable supplier of concrete drainage products, concrete bricks, ready-to-use mortars, and aggregates.
Marley Roofing Products is recognised as a leader in the manufacturing and supply of pitched roofing systems. Our product range includes clay and concrete tiles, timber battens, roof-integrated solar solutions, and various roofing accessories.
Although divisional, we work as one Marshalls team. We're particularly proud to have paved every location on the Monopoly Board! To find out more about Marshalls please visit our website: www.marshalls.co.uk
Equal Opportunities
Whoever you are and whatever your background, you’ll find a fair and supportive workplace. You’re unique and we want you to bring every part of who you are to work, every day.
We’re committed to ensuring equal opportunities for everyone. To us, this is more than a legal, moral, or ethical necessity – it’s the right thing to do! We want our team to reflect the diverse nature of society and the communities we serve.
Marshalls is a workplace where you’re valued for the contribution you make, and where you can grow and develop by being entirely yourself!
No Agencies, thank you!
