Sales Engineer (Electronic Components)

University of Fort Hare; Blackheath; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist supplier in electronic components is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer in Blackheath, England. The role involves establishing and maintaining business relationships, assisting design engineers, and generating new business in the electronic engineering sector. The ideal candidate will have a technical qualification, 3+ years of experience, and strong communication skills. This position offers a chance to work independently and contribute significantly to sales growth.

Qualifications

• A suitable technical qualification: Degree / Diploma.
• Preferably three or more years of experience in electronic engineering or related sales environment.
• Presentable and bilingual.
• Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop and maintain customer relationships.
• Daily visits to customers for maintaining and generating business.
• Assist design engineers in selecting suitable parts.
• Identify and offer replacement parts to engineers and buyers.
• Research market for new potential customers.
• Organize personal sales strategy effectively.
• Achieve growth and account penetration by marketing product lines.
• Manage accurate forecasts and achieve targets.
• Supply management with reports on customer potential and issues.

Skills

Communication skills

Interpersonal skills

Attention to detail

Technical knowledge in electronic engineering

Teamwork

Education

Degree / Diploma in a related field

Tools

MS Office (Excel)

Job description

Blackheath, Bellville. My client, specialist supplier of electronic components to engineering and manufacturing sector, is seeking to employ a Senior Sales Engineer to join their team.

Responsibilities

• Establish, develop and maintain business relationships with existing and new customers in the electronic engineering and manufacturing industry.
• MDaily visits to current and prospective customers to maintain and generate new business and introduce products and services.
• Assist design engineers in selecting suitable parts for new designs.
• Identify and offer replacement parts for existing designs to engineers and buyers.
• Research sources and analyze the market for developing new potential customers.
• Organize and plan a personal sales strategy to maximize return and time investment.
• Achieve growth and account penetration by effectively marketing all product lines.
• Manage accurate forecasts and achieve targets.
• Supply management with regular verbal or written reports as to customer potential, prospects, new products, competitive activities, requirements, lost orders or any problems that may arise.

Experience, Qualifications and Skills

• A suitable technical qualification: Degree / Diploma
• Preferably three or more years of experience in electronic engineering or related sales environment.
• Fully computer literate, MS Office including Excel.
• Good attention to detail and the ability to complete projects.
• Good communication, interpersonal and relationship building skill.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Presentable and bilingual.
• Valid driver’s license.