Sales Engineer

Get-Recruited (UK) Ltd; Chelmsford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing engineering recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Sales Engineer to join its team in Chelmsford. This hybrid role offers a salary of up to £50,000 plus commission and benefits. The successful candidate will have experience in business development or technical sales within the mechanical or electrical engineering sector. Key responsibilities include managing a sales territory, building client relationships, and managing the full sales cycle. Strong engineering qualifications and excellent communication skills are essential.

Benefits

Commission

Benefits

Qualifications

• Experience in Business Development, Technical Sales or Field Sales within Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• Technically competent with the ability to understand and communicate engineering concepts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills are essential.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage own sales territory, identifying and securing new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with clients to understand their technical requirements.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing deals.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings and site visits as part of the sales process.

Skills

B2B sales experience

Technical sales ability

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Technical understanding of engineering concepts

Education

Qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent)

Job description

SALES ENGINEER - MECHANICAL / ELECTRICAL ENGINEERING

HYBRID - CHELMSFORD

UP TO £50,000 + COMMISSION + BENEFITS

THE OPPORTUNITY

Get Recruited are recruiting on behalf of a highly successful and growing organisation within the mechanical and electrical engineering sector. As part of their strategic expansion, they are seeking a skilled Business Development Manager / Sales Engineer to drive new business opportunities while nurturing and developing existing client relationships.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Field Sales Executive, Sales Engineer or similar sales professional from the mechanical or electrical engineering industry. Engineering qualifications, either mechanical or electrical, are highly desirable and will be advantageous in engaging customers and providing technical understanding.

If you're a driven, technically minded sales professional seeking a hybrid role with strong earning potential, this is not an opportunity to miss.

THE ROLE

• Develop and manage your own sales territory, identifying, approaching and securing new business opportunities.
• Build strong relationships with prospective and existing clients, understanding their technical requirements and offering tailored solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to closing deals.
• Maintain and update CRM records, ensuring accurate forecasting and pipeline management.
• Conduct face-to-face meetings, site visits, online presentations and technical discussions.
• Promote the full range of products/services and identify opportunities to expand client accounts.
• Work towards key KPIs and revenue targets to support business growth.
• Collaborate with internal engineering and operational teams to ensure seamless project delivery.

THE PERSON

• Experience in Business Development, Technical Sales, Area Sales, Sales Engineering or Field Sales within Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (essential).
• Ideally holds qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or Electrical Engineering (HNC/HND/Degree or equivalent).
• Strong B2B sales experience with a proven track record of winning new business.
• Technically competent with the ability to understand engineering concepts and communicate them effectively.
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship building skills.
• Highly self-motivated, target driven and able to work independently in a hybrid environment.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites as required.

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