Sales Engineer EMEA - IF

Alkegen; Lancashire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in specialty materials seeks an Industrial Filtration Sales Engineer to oversee sales activities, drive customer relationships, and provide technical support. The position requires a relevant engineering degree and 2-5 years of sales experience in a related field. This opportunity offers the chance to contribute to the company's commitment to sustainability and innovation while developing customer solutions across industries.

Qualifications

• 2-5 years of direct sales experience in Industrial Filtration or Technical Textiles.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical audiences.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented with proven technical and critical thinking skills.

Responsibilities

• Oversees all commercial and sales activities for Industrial Filtration products.
• Builds relationships with customers and provides technical support.
• Develops presentation materials and creates detailed bid proposals.

Skills

Project Management

Time Management

Technical Communication

Customer Service

Sales Skills

Education

B.S. degree in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry

Tools

Salesforce

MS Dynamics

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Job Requirements

Why work for us?

Alkegen brings together two of the world's leading specialty materials companies to create an innovation-driven leader focused on battery technologies, filtration media, and specialty insulation and sealing materials. With global reach and breakthrough inventions, we're delivering products that enable the world to breathe easier, live greener, and go further.

With over 60 manufacturing facilities and a global workforce of over 9,000 experienced professionals, including insulation and filtration experts, Alkegen is positioned to help customers impact the environment positively.

We offer dynamic career opportunities worldwide, from production operators to engineers, technicians, specialists, sales, and leadership roles. Join us and grow your career!

Job Requirements:

The Industrial Filtration Sales Engineer oversees all commercial and sales activities for Industrial Filtration roll goods and filter bag sales. The role involves driving sales activities that strengthen customer relationships and meet or exceed business goals.

Responsibilities:

• Display technical expertise regarding the entire product portfolio, including limitations and applications.
• Provide technical support by working directly with customers to understand requirements, resolve installation issues, and recommend suitable products.
• Create detailed bid proposals and formal quotations.
• Maintain awareness of the business and competitive landscape.
• Build relationships with customers through effective communication.
• Provide product samples as needed.
• Develop presentation materials to educate customers about product use.
• Collaborate with manufacturing to facilitate non-standard product fabrication and coordinate project schedules.
• Assist in developing product information and case studies for marketing and sales.
• Work collaboratively across departments including Customer Service, Manufacturing, Marketing, Sales, NPD, and R&D.
• Prepare annual sales budgets by territory and provide monthly forecasts.
• Track opportunities in CRM systems such as CRM (Salesforce or MS Dynamics).

Qualifications/Experience:

• B.S. degree or higher in Engineering, Materials Science, Chemistry, or related field from an accredited institution.
• 2-5 years of direct sales experience in Industrial Filtration or Technical Textiles.
• Self-motivated with strong project management and time management skills.
• Experience with CRM systems like Salesforce or MS Dynamics.
• Proven technical and critical thinking skills.
• Highly organized and detail-oriented.
• Ability to communicate technical information effectively to non-technical audiences.
• Excellent verbal and written communication, interpersonal, customer service, and sales skills.

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite is required.

If you're interested in joining Alkegen, we would love to hear from you.

At Alkegen, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, believing it drives our growth and innovation. We actively embrace differences and perspectives to solve complex challenges in our changing world.

Employment decisions are made without regard to sex, race, ethnicity, religion, gender identity, age, disability, or any other protected class.