Field Sales Engineer

Alkegen; Macclesfield; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialty materials company in Macclesfield is seeking a Sales Executive to drive sales growth in filtration products. Responsibilities include maintaining customer relationships, conducting technical presentations, and contributing to sales forecasts. The ideal candidate has 5-10 years of sales experience in the filtration industry and a Bachelor's degree. The role offers opportunities for travel and collaboration with a global team.

Benefits

Dynamic career opportunities

Diversity and inclusion initiatives

Qualifications

• 5-10 years of proven success in filtration sales.
• Established relationships within the filtration industry.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales growth with core customers.
• Build and maintain customer relationships.
• Prepare monthly sales activity reports.

Skills

Sales growth

Customer relationship management

Technical presentations

Problem-solving

Fluent in English and/or German

Education

Bachelor's Degree in a technical discipline

Tools

CRM systems

Job description

Responsibilities

• Maintain clear and consistent communication with customers, both verbal and written, regarding product design and offerings, pricing and quotes, delivery and shipping details, and technical assistance and support.
• Drive sales growth with core customers, meeting or exceeding corporate targets.
• Support the development and introduction of new products and market opportunities.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers, understanding their needs and aligning solutions accordingly.
• Coordinate and manage sales projects to ensure timely execution.
• Prepare and deliver monthly sales activity reports, including market analysis and intelligence.
• Contribute to the development of the yearly sales forecast and budget.
• Conduct on-site visits with key customers, providing written call reports summarizing outcomes.
• Provide technical presentations at trade shows, conferences, and other marketing events.
• Assist customers in resolving product-related issues and ensure a high level of satisfaction.
• Support order entry, shipping processes, and other customer service activities as needed.
• Ensure adherence to company policies, procedures, and the Alkegen Quality Management System (QMS).
• Undertake other assignments and projects as directed by the EMEA Sales Manager.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree, preferably in a technical discipline, or equivalent work experience.
• Experience: 5-10 years of proven success in filtration, including direct sales to end users and OEMs.
• Established customer relationships within the filtration industry.
• Demonstrated ability to generate $3-$5M in sales annually.
• In-depth understanding of filtration technologies and their applications.
• History of successful dry filtration sales in one or more of the following industries: Food, Pharmaceutical, Cement, Asphalt, Lime, Minerals, Energy (WTE), Metals, etc.
• Strong proficiency in working with CRM systems and maintaining key opportunities within the platform.
• Fluency in English and/or German is required; additional languages are a plus.
• Ability to handle multiple key accounts and projects while managing priorities effectively.
• Proven track record of collaborating as part of a global team.
• Ability to travel up to 50% of the time to meet customer and business needs.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills, particularly via email and telephone.
• Excellent problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to addressing customer concerns.

About Alkegen

Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create one new, innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. Through global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further than ever before.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities with a global workforce of over 9,000 of the industry's most experienced talent, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is uniquely positioned to help customers impact the environment in meaningful ways. Alkegen offers a range of dynamic career opportunities with globe-spanning reach. From production operators to engineers, technicians to specialists, sales to leadership, we're always looking for top talent ready to bring their best. Come grow with us! If you are interested in being part of a world class team here at Alkegen then we would love to hear from you. At Alkegen, we strive every day to help people - ALL PEOPLE - breathe easier, live greener and go further than ever before. We believe that diversity and inclusion is central to this mission and to our impact. Our diverse and inclusive culture drives our growth & innovation and we nurture it by actively embracing our differences and using our varied perspectives to solve the complex challenges facing our changing and diverse world.