Job Title: External Sales Engineer Location: Farnworth, Bolton Salary: £36,000 - £45,000 per annum Job Type: Full time, Permanent Working Hours: 38 hours per week; Monday to Thursday 07:30 to 16:00 and Friday 07:30 to 12:50. About Us: Backer Heatrod is a leading UK manufacturer of electric heating elements and industrial heating solutions. As part of the global NIBE Element Group, we design and produce both standard and bespoke heating products for a wide range of industries including process, food and beverage, and chemical sectors. About the Role: The External Technical Sales Engineer is office-based with responsibility for proactively driving business growth and expanding customer accounts. This role includes regular customer visits for technical discussions, presentations, and commercial negotiations, and therefore a full UK driving licence is required for use of a company/pool car. You will manage multiple product portfolios, provide technical expertise throughout the sales cycle, and work closely with internal teams to ensure successful project delivery. Key Responsibilities: Directly manage business figures across multiple product portfolios in the UK.Develop and maintain customer accounts, building long-term technical and commercial relationships.Detect and pursue new business opportunities and market applications.Provide technical support throughout the sales cycle, including offers, contracts, and specifications.Participate in customer meetings, technical discussi