Sales Engineer

Wallace Hind Selection LTD; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A fast-growing engineering solutions business is seeking an experienced Field Sales Engineer / Account Manager. The role focuses on technical sales within the pump sector, managing existing accounts and discovering new business. The successful candidate will leverage their expertise to deliver tailored solutions and enjoy a competitive salary alongside uncapped commission opportunities.

Benefits

OTE GBP120,000 uncapped commission

25 Days Holiday

Company Car

Training and Development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in the pump sector.
• Proven business development skills.
• Hands-on experience with pumps, fans, and motors.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales territory and accounts.
• Conduct site surveys and understand customer needs.
• Provide tailored technical sales solutions.

Skills

Sales skills

Technical expertise in pumps

Relationship management

Problem-solving

Education

Technical or engineering qualifications (Degree, HNC, HND)

Tools

Pipedrive

Aeromark

Job description

A fast-growing engineering solutions business is seeking an experienced Field Sales Engineer / Account Manager with the drive to grow accounts and win new business. You will bring hands-on experience, combining technical expertise with strong commercial acumen to deliver results and be well rewarded for your success.

BASIC SALARY: GBP50,000 -GBP60,000 per annum

BENEFITS:
OTE GBP120,000 Uncapped commission - paid monthly
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
Company Car

LOCATION: Maidenhead

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Slough, Windsor, Ascot, Woking, Reading, Guildford, Basingstoke, Swindon, High Wycombe, Uxbridge, Watford,

OVERVIEW: Sales Engineer, Technical Sales - Pumps, Engineering

Due to continuous growth, we have created a new sales position. This Sales Engineer role will utilise your pump industry experience and will allow you to apply your engineering background to drive commercially successful solutions for your customers. You will be surveying plant rooms, listening effectively whilst understanding our customers' requirements and ultimately providing tailored pumping and mechanical solutions that will enhance system performance and efficiency.

As our Pump Sales Engineer / Account Manager you will:
Manage and grow your sales territory by building on existing relationships and developing new business.
Split your time between account management (70%) and new business development (30%).
Have hands-on experience of maintenance and troubleshooting an array of pumps, fans and electrical motors.
Use your technical acumen to provide solution-based sales, technical proposals and recommendations.

PERSON SPECIFICATION: Sales Engineer, Technical Sales - Pumps, Engineering

In an ideal world, we will be talking to driven sales professionals with experience within the pump sector who have sold into the facilities management, water utility, wastewater, engineering and manufacturing sectors.

We would be delighted to receive applications from Pump Sales Engineers with proven business development skills, who have experience of selling technical / engineering solutions; a driven sales professional, keen to roll up their sleeves in an autonomous role.

Knowledge of Pipedrive and Aeromark would be beneficial but not essential.

You will:
Have hands on experience of maintaining and servicing pumps, fans and motors with an understanding of pump system controls and energy optimisation.
Bring excellent influencing abilities and the confidence to gain support for your ideas and solutions.
Be a proactive Field Sales Engineer / Account Manager, seizing every opportunity to build strong relationships with existing and prospective clients.
Appreciate the importance of collaborating with internal teams to ensure accurate pricing and seamless delivery.
Hold relevant technical or engineering qualifications/experience and the skills to present your expertise in a way that inspires customer confidence. e.g. Degree, HNC, HND or qualified by experience.

Why us?

For nearly three decades, we've been a successful SME in the pump sector, renowned for our exceptional customer service and meticulous attention to detail. As we look to grow, our "one team" culture-which unites us both internally and with our customers-remains at the heart of everything we do. Based at our Head Office in Berkshire and supported by a network of engineers across the UK, we offer a close-knit, family-like working environment where your success is truly valued and rewarded.

Training & Development:

Training will be given in relation to our solutions, process and systems and there will be future opportunities to progress within the company.

It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets and worked with the following products and/or services: Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Chemical Engineer, Sales Executive, Account Manager, Area Sales Manager, Territory Manager, Business Development Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Internal Sales Engineer, Technical Customer Service - Chemical, Manufacturing, engineering, pump manufacturer, valves, HVAC, fans, electric motors, pumping stations, water utility, BVAA, wastewater, oil, gas, pharmaceutical, petroleum, food, nuclear BPMA, pumps, pumping supplies and equipment, pump solutions, fluid handling

INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application.

Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives.

Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct.

REF: LO18188, Wallace Hind Selection