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Permanent
On Site
Production Estimator
Global Manufacturing and Engineering
Location: Worcestershire, on-site role
Strong salary, 8% Pension Contribution, Private Health Care, Death in Service Package, Full Sick Pay, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays, Free Parking, Subsidised Restaurant
No visa sponsorship for overseas candidates
We're looking for a commercially astute Production Estimator to join the Inter Company Sales Team-a pivotal role at the heart of the operations.
Reporting directly to the Production Director, you'll take full ownership of creating and managing machine option quotations across Europe. Whether it's standard configurations, bespoke adaptations, or retrofit solutions, your work will ensure our quotes are accurate, competitive, and delivered with precision.
This is a role for someone who thrives in a technically complex environment and understands the critical link between engineering and commercial success.
What You'll Be Doing:
- Lead the creation and life cycle management of all machine option quotations.
- Collaborate across departments-Engineering, Supply Chain, Production-to deliver accurate, timely, and profitable proposals.
- Drive each quotation as a project, ensuring clear timelines, accountability, and follow-through.
- Implement and refine cost models that reflect market realities and boost conversion rates.
- Prepare estimates across machining, fabrication, engineering design, materials, and assembly-then track performance to identify commercial improvement opportunities.
- Build strong relationships with our European Sales teams to align on strategy and deliver value.
- Analyse KPIs and use data insights to improve revenue, profitability, and success rates.
- Continuously improve the quotation process to deliver greater value to both our customers and our production teams.
- Support twice-yearly costing reviews with sound commercial analysis and judgement.
What We're Looking For:
Essential Experience & Skills:
- Proven background in estimation and quotation within a related engineering or manufacturing sector.
- Clear understanding of how commercial performance ties to estimation strategy.
- Strong technical insight into complex manufacturing and engineering processes.
- Solid commercial and financial acumen.
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills across multiple nationalities and functions.
- Confident in decision-making and problem-solving, even under pressure.
- Highly organised, with the ability to manage competing priorities and deadlines.
- Detail-focused and customer-oriented.
- Willing and able to travel when required.
- Degree-qualified in a relevant field.
Desirable Experience:
- Experience within a machine tool or precision engineering environment.
- Multilingual capability-especially in another core European language alongside fluent business English.
- Background in implementing or improving business systems related to estimation and quotation.
We're seeking someone who brings industry insight, technical rigour, and commercial sharpness. If you're driven to improve processes, influence key decisions, and contribute directly to business success-this is your opportunity.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Huddersfield
Excellent salary, car and bonus
Permanent
Hybrid
General Sales Manager (North / hybrid)
Our client is a global manufacturer of capital machine tool equipment and with continued growth in their UK and European markets, they are seeking a General Sales Manager to manage their commercial and sales engagement in the North of England and Scotland.
Working alongside an existing and established sales and manufacturing organisation in the UK along with 3x direct sales personnel in the territory, you will be based north of Birmingham - ideally along the M62 corridor due to territory distances, and be responsible for helping achieve the annual sales targets through actively promoting and selling a market leading portfolio of CNC machines. This role is critical in unlocking the full potential of our client's brand across a diverse range of sectors and applications.
The successful candidate is likely to have a proven sales background, and a proven track record within the CNC machinery / machine tool / metal cutting industry and you will be a pragmatic and credible individual who will portray a positive image of our Client and their globally positioned products to their customer base.
Strong written and oral communication skills are essential along with the ability to think innovatively whilst have the capacity for detail and planning.
Reporting to the Sales Director, the role responsibilities are as follows:
- Lead and inspire a team of sales professionals to exceed performance targets
- Deliver regular feedback and coach/mentor to support individual and team growth
- Support team's time management and planning capacity
- Create and maintain a positive and supportive work environment
- Maintain high accuracy in daily sales forecasting using CRM systems
- Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers and internal/external stakeholders - maintain existing accounts and creating growth
- Actively support succession planning and team development through continuous improvement
- Ensure correct documentation is in place and internally agreed
- Track revenue, profit and sales margins
- Monitor and ensure customers meet payment milestones in line with contractual obligations
- Successfully work toward and manage a capital sales annual target of c £22 million
Person Specification
Essential criteria:
- A minimum 5 years sales experience selling within the engineering/manufacturing sectors with relevant process/manufacturing experience
- Strong sales and negotiation skills working at high value sales values
- Confident to present & prepare presentations
- Communicate at all levels of the business
- Experience of CRM
- Skilled in time management, using proven methods to meet deadlines efficiently
- Clean driving license
Desirable criteria:
- Good understanding of the machine tool market preferably with team management exposure.
This is a senior sales management working within a world class and highly regarded brand.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Leicester
£28k - 35k per year
Contract
On Site
Are you ready to take your career to the next level in a fast-paced and dynamic engineering environment? This is your chance to join a thriving company as an Estimator/Production Planner, where you'll play a pivotal role in shaping the future of their commercial and estimating operations. With a focus on innovation, collaboration, and professional growth, this opportunity is perfect for someone who thrives on multitasking and building strong customer relationships. The role is paying up to £35k per annum on a temp to perm basis.
What You Will Do:
- Create accurate quotations from customer drawings using your knowledge of CNC manufacturing processes.
- Ensure customer requirements are understood and communicated effectively across internal departments.
- Perform contract reviews to validate pricing, revisions, and quantities, ensuring accurate input into the Master Price List.
- Act as the primary point of contact for customer enquiries, handling both technical and commercial issues.
- Develop and nurture new customer accounts while maintaining existing relationships.
- Collaborate with planning, production control, and engineering teams to ensure the company meets customer requirements and deadlines.
- Production planning and supporting the planning team.
What You Will Bring:
- Previous experience in estimating, sales, and production planning within the engineering industry.
- A recognised engineering qualification, such as an HND in Mechanical Engineering or a completed apprenticeship, is desirable.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Excel, Word, and Outlook, with the ability to use formulas effectively.
- Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, with a professional and confident telephone manner.
- A proactive, organised, and detail-oriented approach, with the ability to prioritise tasks and work as part of a team.
In this role, you will be instrumental in driving the company's success by ensuring customer satisfaction, fostering long-term relationships, and contributing to the seamless operation of their commercial and production planning processes. This is your chance to make a real impact in a forward-thinking organisation that values expertise, dedication, and innovation.
Location:
This role is based at the company's site on the outskirts of Leicester, offering a convenient and accessible location for your daily work.
Interested?:
If you're ready to take on this exciting opportunity as an Estimator/Production Planner, don't wait! Apply today and take the next step in your career journey with a company that truly values your skills and ambition.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Pershore
£30k per year
Permanent
On Site
Let’s be honest. This isn’t the kind of role where you quietly process paperwork and wait for the clock to hit five.
This is sales support in a fast-growing, private equity–backed manufacturing business supplying industries where mistakes aren’t an option — aerospace, defence, marine and even F1 . The pace is quick, the customers demanding, and the detail critical.
If you’re resilient, organised and thrive when you’ve got 10 things flying at you at once, you’ll fit right in.
What You Will Do:
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Own the sales order process from quotation to delivery — you’ll be the glue holding sales, planning and production together.
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Keep ERP and CRM systems accurate so decisions are made on facts, not guesswork.
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Be the first point of contact for customers — handling queries, complaints and last-minute changes with speed and professionalism.
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Support Sales Managers — organising meetings, pulling together presentations, and making sure prospects get what they need.
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Work closely with technical and planning teams to keep customer orders moving.
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Spot and fix bottlenecks that slow everything down.
What You Will Bring:
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2+ years’ experience in sales support, customer service or something similar.
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Solid computer skills — MS Office and CRM (Salesforce, HubSpot, etc.).
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Strong communicator, whether it’s written, spoken, technical or non-technical.
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Organised, detail-driven and calm when things get hectic.
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A resilient mindset — you don’t fold under pressure, you keep pushing.
About the Company:
This is a fast-moving, ambitious manufacturing business that’s scaled from £15m to £50m turnover. The customers are world-class, the environment intense, and the expectations high.
But if you like variety, challenge, and being right at the sharp end of things, you’ll find it rewarding.
Location:
Based in Gloucester — a thriving hub for advanced manufacturing.
Interested?:
If you’re up for a role that’s demanding, fast-paced and rewarding in equal measure, apply today and see if you’re the next Sales Support Executive.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Baden-Württemberg
Competitive € Salary and Package
Permanent
Hybrid
Key Account Manager - Defence
Germany
In support of a globally recognised International Aerospace and Defence Systems company that specialises in the development and supply of high-performance technology to these sectors, we are seeking a Key Account Manager - hybrid based in Germany (or based from Böblingen), who will be responsible for promoting and delivering sustainable sales growth and a successful customer relationship, as well as convincing their customers (particularly with Rheinmetall) of their innovative electromechanical and hybrid components and systems.
Reporting to the Defence Division Manager, the role is directly responsible for overseeing the management of all related business activities conducted in the European region. This role involves Senior leadership of a multi-disciplined, matrixed team supporting our Clients' Defence Control Systems Business Unit and the Defence Sector of the Space and Defence Group.
Your tasks:
- Inspire customers: support and develop the customer on all Levels (Eng, PM, C-Level)
- Creativity: creation of innovative sales strategies for relating products and services
- Proactivity: identification and promotion of growth potential
- Forecast: creation and maintenance of sales forecasts
- Quotations: creation of complex bids/offers with involvement of other departments
- Market analysis: monitoring customer needs, market trends and competitive activities
- Overview: efficient use of CRM systems to planning and tracking all sales activities
- Team spirit: supporting the sales team in achieving common goals
Your Profile:
- Studies: technical or economic studies or comparable Training
- Stability: existing and resilient network at the customer that contributes to Success
- Sales professional: long-standing experience in the direct customer contact
- Technology: ideally Experience with electrical motion control solutions
- Expertise: strong customer orientation, acquisition skills and negotiation skills
- Vision: proactive action and enthusiasm to further development
- Willingness to travel: approx. 30% of the time
- Communication: fluent German and English skills needed
Ideally, qualified candidates should have a Business or Technical Degree with several years of combined key account management / business development, engineering, and/or program management exposure.
You must possess strong communication and presentation skills, sound problem-solving skills, have the ability to prioritize and be decisive, and have the ability to lead large groups of people through a strategy towards a common objective. Collaborative Facilitative Leadership skills are essential to construct and communicate strategic objectives.
Only German nationals can be considered due to security clearances - you must be based in Germany.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Central London
£55k - 60k per year + OTE
Permanent
Hybrid
Are you ready to drive success and make a significant impact in the commercial vehicle industry? This company is seeking a passionate and ambitious Business Development Manager - Commercial Vehicles to join their growing team. Offering a highly competitive salary, lucrative bonuses, and exposure to cutting-edge vehicle technology, this role is perfect for someone who thrives in a fast-paced, innovative environment. With opportunities to shape the future of the company, travel across the UK and internationally, and work remotely after initial training, this is a career-defining opportunity.
What You Will Do:
- Proactively target and onboard new clients and partners within the commercial vehicle sector, with the potential to land significant enterprise-level deals.
- Research organisations and individuals to identify new opportunities and build a robust sales pipeline.
- Assess client needs, create tailored commercial proposals, and negotiate agreements to maximise satisfaction and compliance.
- Respond to RFPs, tenders, and develop sales in new territories, showcasing exceptional closing ability.
- Collaborate with the marketing team to ensure the success of channel and fleet marketing initiatives.
- Maintain accurate records in the CRM system while delivering outstanding client engagement and results.
What You Will Bring:
- Proven track record of 5+ years in a B2B sales environment, consistently meeting targets and generating sales.
- Strong understanding of Cloud, SaaS, PaaS, and HaaS technologies, with the ability to adapt and learn new concepts.
- Exceptional communication and negotiation skills, with a compelling sales personality and hunger for success.
- Bachelor's degree or equivalent business experience.
- Full UK driving licence, clean preferred, and willingness to undergo a criminal background check.
This company is at the forefront of AI-assisted in-vehicle safety technology, providing innovative solutions that empower fleet managers with real-time data insights and intelligence. Their cutting-edge systems have already helped over 250 fleet customers reduce accidents and costs by up to 80%. By joining as a Business Development Manager - Commercial Vehicles, you will play a key role in driving the company's ambitious growth and delivering exceptional customer support that aligns with their values of being passionate, precise, and professional.
Location:
This role is based remotely after initial training at the company's London headquarters, with client meetings primarily in the Midlands and South of England.
Interested?:
If you're ready to take your career to the next level and thrive in a role with limitless potential, apply now to become the next Business Development Manager - Commercial Vehicles. Don't miss this chance to be part of an innovative and forward-thinking company that values ambition, vision, and excellence.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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