External Sales Engineer - Hydraulics

Bennett and Game Recruitment LTD; Knowsley; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading hydraulic systems manufacturer in Knowsley is looking for an experienced Sales Engineer to foster customer relationships and drive new business. The ideal candidate has a strong background in hydraulics, excellent communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. They will manage sales activities and collaborate with design and production teams. This role offers a competitive salary of £50k-£60k, company vehicle, and other benefits.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Group Bonus Scheme

28 Days Holiday

Pension Scheme

Mental Health Care Support

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a technical sales or sales engineer role within hydraulics or fluid power.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, and components.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Promote and sell the company's hydraulic systems and components.
• Manage leads, enquiries, and tenders to achieve sales targets.

Skills

Communication skills

Negotiation skills

Relationship-building skills

Self-motivated

Target-driven

Job description

Overview

Job Profile for Sales Engineer - Hydraulics- MC44964

Position: Sales Engineer - Hydraulics

Location: Knowsley

Salary: £50k-£60k + Company Vehicle

An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Sales Engineer to join a leading hydraulic systems manufacturer and supplier based in the North West. This role will focus on both new business development and expanding existing customer relationships, selling a wide range of hydraulic components and systems including pumps, valves, cylinders, and power units. The successful candidate will join a growing external sales team and play a key role in driving the company\'s continued success within the fluid power industry.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with existing customers across the North West region.
• Proactively identify and secure new business opportunities within target markets.
• Promote and sell the company\'s full range of hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, cylinders, and related components.
• Work closely with the internal design, engineering, and production teams to provide tailored solutions that meet customer requirements.
• Prepare and present quotations, proposals, and technical information to customers.
• Manage and follow up on leads, enquiries, and tenders to achieve sales targets and company growth objectives.
• Maintain accurate records of sales activity and customer interactions using the company\'s CRM system.
• Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and industry events to enhance brand visibility and generate new leads.
• Provide market feedback and competitor intelligence to management to support business strategy.
• Collaborate with the wider sales team (currently three external sales engineers) to share knowledge and opportunities.

Requirements

• Proven experience in a technical sales or sales engineer role within the hydraulics or fluid power industry.
• Strong understanding of hydraulic systems, pumps, valves, and components.
• Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.
• Self-motivated and target-driven with the ability to work independently.
• Confident in managing both new business development and existing accounts.
• Full UK driving licence (company vehicle provided).
• Willingness to travel throughout the North West region.

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Company Vehicle: Fully expensed company car included
• Pension: Standard company pension scheme
• Bonus: Group bonus scheme - up to 10% based on overall company performance (net profit)
• Health & Wellbeing: Access to mental health care support
• Holidays: 28 days (including bank holidays)
• Working Hours: 08:30 - 17:00, Monday to Friday

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries.

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