Inside Sales Engineer

Chart Industries; Hungerford; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Inside Sales Engineer to enhance their customer service team in Hungerford. This role involves processing orders, preparing technical proposals, and supporting sales managers. The ideal candidate will possess a technical qualification and excellent communication skills, showcasing initiative and teamwork. Join a forward-thinking company that values continuous improvement and offers a flexible hybrid working environment, generous holiday entitlement, and a comprehensive benefits package. Contribute to an innovative team dedicated to delivering high-quality solutions in the compression industry.

Benefits

Flexible hybrid working environment

Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days

Howden Pension Plan with 7% employer contribution

Enhanced parental leave pay

Free onsite parking

Group Income Protection plan

Access to wellbeing resources

Free counselling and physiotherapy

Participation in ESG initiatives

Qualifications

• Technical qualification in engineering or relevant field.
• Excellent communication and IT skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Process orders and prepare technical proposals efficiently.
• Support Area Sales Managers and liaise with the workshop.

Skills

Customer Service Skills

Communication Skills

IT Literacy

Initiative

Teamwork

Education

ONC in Mechanical Engineering

A Levels in Maths/Science

Job description

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Due to a pending retirement, CPI (part of the Howden Group) is recruiting for an Inside Sales Engineer to join our site based in Hungerford. This role requires excellent customer service skills, as you will be responsible for supporting our Area Sales Managers, agents, and customers, as well as liaising with the workshop on product delivery. You will need to process orders efficiently, prepare technical and commercial proposals, produce reliable quotations, and handle other general administrative tasks.

Who are we?

CPI, part of the Howden group, is an international manufacturing and service company focused on providing the best aftermarket solutions for the compression industry. With over 120 years of combined business experience, CPI has traditionally focused on being a solutions provider for challenging applications in the reciprocating compression industry by using high-quality proprietary materials designed by CPI.

Today, CPI has expanded to include a broader scope of capabilities such as revamps and modernization of entire compressor packages, leveraging our OEM expertise within Howden.

What you will do

• Process orders efficiently, prepare technical and commercial proposals, produce reliable quotations, and handle other general administrative work.
• Follow up on outstanding quotations to meet order targets and forecasting requirements.
• Support our Area Sales Managers and customers, liaising with the workshop on product delivery.
• Implement a continuous improvement approach to all aspects of your role.
• Liaise with other departments to improve workflow processes where possible.

What do you bring?

The ideal candidate will likely have the following profile:

• A technical qualification, e.g., ONC in Mechanical Engineering, or A Levels in maths/science.
• Excellent communication skills and IT literacy.
• Ability to take ownership of tasks and demonstrate initiative.
• Self-motivated and willing to learn.
• Ability to work as part of a team.
• Experience in manufacturing and engineering is desirable but not essential.

We welcome applications from candidates who feel they can add value to our team and to Howden, even if their experience isn't an exact match to the criteria.

Our Benefits Package

• A flexible, hybrid working environment—most employees work in the office 3 days and from home 2 days.
• Generous holiday entitlement of 33 days annually.
• Howden Pension Plan with up to 7% employer contribution.
• Enhanced maternity, paternity, shared parental, and adoption leave pay.
• Free onsite parking.
• Group Income Protection plan.
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal, including Cycle2Work, discounts, and health & wellbeing resources.
• Help@Hand Service offering free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, and more.
• Opportunity to participate in ESG initiatives such as STEM ambassador and volunteering.

Chart is an equal opportunities employer

We are committed to recruiting, selecting, and promoting the most suitable candidates regardless of race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age, or disability.

Chart Industries, Inc. is a leading independent global manufacturer of highly engineered equipment serving the Energy and Industrial Gas markets. Our products are used throughout the entire liquid gas supply chain, including engineering, service, and repair.