Applications Engineer

Jackie Kerr Recruitment; Greater London; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Applications Engineer in Aylesbury. You will interpret RFQs, develop profitable offers, and work within a team to exceed sales targets. Candidates should have a strong engineering background, experience in writing offers, and be capable of communicating effectively with clients. This role offers hybrid working and competitive benefits including 25 days holiday and a health cash plan.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Life assurance

Pension

Health cash plan

On-site parking

On-site electric charging points

Social events

Seasonal flu jabs

Qualifications

• Competent engineer with ability to discuss products and services.
• Experience in writing offers and technical documentation.
• Ability to work accurately to timescales and deadlines.

Responsibilities

• Interpret RFQ requirements and produce profitable offers.
• Liaise with clients to develop solutions.
• Prepare and chair hand-over for resulting orders.

Skills

Competency in engineering

Technical documentation

Strong IT skills

Communication skills

Ability to adhere to deadlines

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Overview

Applications Engineer

Aylesbury

Salary Dependent on Experience

Our client is well-established and leaders in their field, they are recruiting for a Application Engineer to interpret the requirements of a RFQs and produce offers that win profitability.

Responsibilities

• Interpret the requirements of an request for quotation and produce an offer that is likely to win profitable business
• Technical / commercial role for confident individual within the relevant company industry
• Working within a team, left alone to develop solutions and conclusions for a range of enquiries
• Liaising and working with clients to develop the best solution and gain the clients trust and confidence
• Liaise with Applications Team, Field Sales, Marketing and Engineering/Procurement and Production Group
• You will prepare written offers, including technical and commercial terms, which meet all requirements of the customer specification and/or offer attractive alternatives. The offers will be commercially attractive to the client and profitable in the event of an order. You will be guided in terms of offer content and structure as well as margin
• You will be expected to generate offers efficiently and accurately within the timescales laid out in the company procedures and according to customer expectations
• You will contribute directly to achieving and exceeding sales targets
• You will prepare and chair the hand-over from any resulting orders
• You will be expected to develop new suppliers in collaboration with our purchasing team to improve the profitability of orders and our hit rate
• You will work within a team and from time to time you will be expected to support your colleagues, particularly during holiday and periods of illness

The ideal Application Engineer will

• You will be a competent and qualified engineer with the ability to discuss, at all levels internally and externally, the types and functions of products and services
• Previous experience writing offers, technical documentation and commercial terms
• Adhere to customer specification and offer attractive alternatives
• Be able to work accurately to timescales and deadlines, adhering to company procedures and customer expectations
• Capable of travelling at short notice, credible when communicating with clients
• Must hold strong IT skills

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 08 00 (With some Hybrid working)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Health cash plan
• On-site parking
• On-site electric charging points
• Social events
• Seasonal flu jabs

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.

We strive to provide the ultimate consultancy service to all our candidates. Whether you are looking for permanent or temporary work we pride ourselves in understanding our candidate s requirements to ensure that we place you in your ideal role.

We have recently heavily invested in new Recruitment Software that provides an online portal. Simply visit jackiekerrrecruitment. com to enter your details and you will receive job alerts, hot off the press.

The portal enables you to update your information and CV at any time, so we always have your latest employment details on record.

So please visit our website and let us help you to find your dream job!

Please note: At Jackie Kerr Recruitment we receive a huge number of applications for each job that is posted. If you do not hear from us within 2 weeks of your original application, please go to our website jackiekerrrecruitment. com to apply for other jobs that may be suitable to you