Sales Engineer

We’re looking for a Sales Engineer with a solid technical background to join one of the UK’s leading providers of automation solutions.

As a Sales Engineer/Business Development Manager, you will combine sound technical knowledge with exceptional sales skills, to secure new business as well continuing to develop relationships with the company’s existing loyal customer base.

Comprehensive salary and bonus |  Company car, laptop and phone 

The ideal candidate will possess an engineering qualification or equivalent – mechanical, electrical and could be apprentice trained, ONC/HNC/Degree. However, if you’re currently working in an internal commercial or technical sales role and have a strong desire to prove yourself at field sales level, we would provide the support and training to enable you to do so.

Experience of selling engineering products to design engineers, project engineers and supply chain personnel is a distinct advantage.

Key Duties & Responsibilities 

• Establish new and maintain existing relationships with customers
• Deal with people in an engineering environment
• Generate new business and new customers on a weekly basis
• Search for new prospective clients within your region
• Manage and interpret customer requirements
• Negotiate and close sales by agreeing terms and conditions
• Offer after-sales support
• Prepare sales forecasts and reports for head office
• Regularly meet and surpass sales targets
• Accurately record and maintain client contact data

Skills & Experience

• Driven to achieve a sale and goal orientated
• A solid technical background
• Sound judgement and good business sense
• Team working ability
• The ability to quickly build relationships with clients
• Analytical and problem-solving skills
• Resilience and tenacity
• Independent and able to work effectively from home
• Ability to communicate at board room level to factory floor

Contact Steve today to learn more about this Sales Engineer role, or click below to get started with your application right away.