Our client are specialists in their market sector; they are now looking to recruit a Sales Engineer on a permanent basis.
The Job you’ll do
* The successful applicant will report directly to the Managing Director and will be involved in selling our products and services to industry, mainly in central and north England.
* The principal functions of the role will be maintaining existing customer relationships, developing new business and following up on lapsed customers.
* A large part of the job will rely on the candidate visiting customers’ sites to build and improve relationships and to identify business opportunities.
* The role is to be the first port of call for customers and then to work closely with the Consett based engineering and sales support team to quote, actively follow up and win the business.
* The candidate will be able to demonstrate that they can successfully manage a large geographical area and number of customers.
* A technical understanding of pumps would be an advantage but is not essential; of more importance is the ability to grow your customer base through regular and effective contact with key contacts.
* Key responsibilities will include, but not be limited to:
* Regularly visiting clients on site to maintain and grow existing business.
* Generating and following up quotations.
* Undertaking new customer research and prospecting for new business.
About You
* Full UK driving licence.
* Previous experience in a sales engineering role.
* Must have a keen interest in engineering.
* Demonstrable track record of winning new business and building long-term relationships with customers.
* Knowledge of an engineering sector would be beneficial (mechanical engineering in particular).
* Self-motivated.
* Ability to engage with people at all levels, especially customers.
The Rewards and the Benefits
* Competitive salary.
* 37 Hours per week with an early finish on Friday.
* Company Pension Scheme.
* Negotiable car allowance
Salary description
£45000.00 - £45000.00 per year