Sales Engineer

Mills Recruitment; Ballarat; On-site; AUD 100,000 - 130,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Ballarat-based role

Growing Australian business

Long-term career opportunity

Job summary

Mills Recruitment is seeking a Sales Engineer in Ballarat, Victoria. You will operate where sales, engineering and manufacturing meet, developing practical, fit-for-purpose solutions and driving commercial outcomes.

Collaborate with customers and internal teams to understand needs, develop proposals and bring projects to delivery while building long-term relationships in agriculture, grain handling and manufacturing sectors.

Qualifications

• Degree in Engineering (Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or similar).
• Proven technical sales experience in manufacturing or industrial environments.
• Ability to translate requirements into technically sound solutions.
• Experience preparing quotes, costings and proposals for engineered products or services.
• Strong understanding of drawings, CAD models and specifications.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage new and existing customer relationships.
• Understand customer requirements and translate into technical solutions.
• Identify new business opportunities and contribute to sales growth.
• Prepare accurate cost estimates, quotations and scopes of work.
• Collaborate with Engineering and Manufacturing to develop fit-for-purpose solutions.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits and inspections.
• Support contract negotiations and project handovers.
• Maintain CRM records, sales forecasts and pipelines.

Skills

Technical sales

Customer relationships

Negotiation

Communication

Understanding engineered systems

Education

Engineering degree

Tools

SolidWorks

CRM/ERP systems

Job description

About Our Client

Our client is an innovative technology and engineering business, based in Ballarat, Victoria, Australia, specialising in solutions across the agriculture, grain handling and manufacturing sectors. With strong ties to the agricultural industry and a focus on engineering, automation and practical technology solutions, they deliver projects that help customers improve the efficiency, performance and reliability of their operations.

The business is continuing to grow across Australia and internationally, creating an exciting opportunity for an experienced Sales Engineer to join their team.

This role is ideal for someone who enjoys technical problem-solving, customer relationships and commercial outcomes, and wants to be involved in taking engineered solutions from an initial customer requirement through to quotation and project delivery. It could also be a great opportunity for a New Zealand-based candidate with Australian working rights who is ready for a move across the Tasman.

About The Role

As Sales Engineer, you’ll sit at the intersection of sales, engineering and manufacturing, helping customers find practical, fit-for-purpose solutions while supporting the continued growth of the business.

You’ll work closely with customers and internal engineering and manufacturing teams to understand requirements, develop solutions and bring projects together commercially.

Your Responsibilities Will Include

• Developing and managing new and existing customer relationships
• Understanding customer requirements and translating them into technical solutions
• Identifying new business opportunities and contributing to sales growth
• Preparing accurate cost estimates, quotations and scopes of work
• Working with Engineering and Manufacturing to develop fit-for-purpose solutions
• Attending customer meetings, site visits and inspections
• Interpreting engineering drawings, technical specifications and standards
• Supporting contract negotiations and project handovers
• Maintaining CRM records, sales forecasts and pipelines
• Monitoring project progress from a commercial perspective and supporting variations
• Building long-term relationships with customers, suppliers and industry partners
• Monitoring market trends, competitors and emerging technologies
• Representing the business at industry events, trade shows and client functions

About you

We're looking for someone who can confidently talk technical with engineers and practical solutions with customers, while also understanding the commercial side of a sale.

You’ll Ideally Have

• A degree or diploma in Engineering - Electrical, Mechanical, Industrial or similar
• Proven experience in technical sales within manufacturing, engineering or industrial environments
• Strong understanding of engineered systems, equipment selection and project-based sales
• Experience preparing quotes, costings and proposals for engineered products or services
• The ability to interpret technical drawings, CAD models and specifications
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
• Strong attention to detail and organisational skills
• The ability to work autonomously while collaborating across multiple teams
• Full driver licence

Experience in agriculture, grain handling or specialised manufacturing would be highly regarded. Knowledge of SolidWorks and CRM/ERP systems would also be advantageous.

Why consider the opportunity?

This is a great opportunity to join a growing Australian business where sales, engineering and manufacturing genuinely work together. You’ll have the opportunity to build relationships with customers, work on technically interesting projects and play a direct role in the company's continued growth.

For someone already in Australia, this is an opportunity to join a specialist business with varied projects and strong growth ahead. For New Zealand candidates with Australian working rights, it could be the chance to take your technical sales career across the Tasman and experience life in Ballarat.

What’s On Offer

• $100,000 - $130,000 AUD + superannuation, depending on experience
• Ballarat-based role
• Technical and commercially focused position
• Exposure to agriculture, grain handling and manufacturing
• Varied customer and project portfolio
• Growing Australian business
• Opportunity to work closely with engineering and manufacturing teams
• Long-term career opportunity

Australian working rights are required for this position.

If you're an Sales Engineer who enjoys building relationships, solving technical problems and winning work, we'd love to hear from you.

More opportunities available with our client

Due to rapid growth, our client is also looking for Electrical Engineers, Maintenance Engineers, Fitters and Machinists. Check out our other ads or refer a friend who may be a great fit!