Sales Engineer (Electronic Components)

University of Fort Hare; London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering supplier is looking for a Senior Sales Engineer to join their team in London. This role involves building and maintaining relationships with customers, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting design engineers. Ideal candidates will have a technical background, strong communication skills, and significant experience in sales within the electronic engineering sector.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or diploma in a related field required.
• Preferably three or more years in electronic engineering sales.
• Bilingual and possess a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain business relationships with customers.
• Conduct daily visits to current and prospective clients.
• Assist design engineers in selecting suitable parts.

Skills

Communication

Interpersonal

Attention to detail

Relationship building

Education

Degree / Diploma in a suitable technical 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.