Senior Sales Engineer - Automotive & Plastics

Stäubli; Telford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is looking for a Senior Sales Engineer to drive sales growth in the Automotive and Plastics markets across Northern UK. The ideal candidate will excel in budget planning, business development, and maintain customer satisfaction while working independently and as part of a team. This role offers company car benefits and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company car

Fuel card

Company credit card

Employer pension contribution

Private healthcare

Annual leave

Qualifications

• 3-5 years external technical solution sales/account management experience.
• Strong knowledge of automotive and/or plastics sectors.
• Full UK driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Ensure effective budget planning and execution to meet financial targets.
• Achieve revenue growth targets through solution selling.
• Develop ambitious business plans with support of Local Heads of Business.

Skills

Communication

Negotiation

Relationship Building

Results-driven Mindset

Education

HNC in Engineering or relevant experience

Job description

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Company Description

Stäubli is a global manufacturing and mechatronics solution provider. A family owned business founded in 1892, Stäubli is an international group headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, operating in 28 countries with over 6000 employees worldwide.

We strive for innovation and excellence and are market leaders in many industrial segments. Stäubli guarantees high quality, reliability, and performance - our strong basis for the trusted partnership with our customers worldwide.

Stäubli (UK) Ltd are part of the Stäubli Group and our Fluid Connector division manufactures precision quick release fluid couplings such as Mono and Multi connectors, Robot Tool Changes and Quick Mould Change systems which are used in a variety of industries including Plastics Injection Moulding, Automotive, Aerospace, Chemical and Pharmaceutical, Electronic Cooling, alternative fuels, motorsport and many more.

Job Description

We are looking for a Senior Sales Engineer to join our Fluid Connectors Division on a permanent basis being part of the General Industry team responsible and accountable for the sales and growth of the Automotive and Plastics markets, this role will cover Northern UK (area above WR/OX/MK postcodes) inclusive of Scotland as required.

The main responsibilities for this role are:

• Ensure effective budget planning and execution to meet financial targets.
• Achieve agreed revenue growth targets through solution selling
• Develop ambitious and achievable business plans with support of the Local Heads of Business
• Continue to grow revenues in both new and existing businesses through business development activities
• Engage and support customers (50% Automotive & 50% Plastics)
  • Target 30 visits (face-to-face or video conference) per month
  • Nurture and grow a portfolio of existing accounts, ensuring customer satisfaction
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities in line with strategic goals
• Collaborate with wider team to deliver tailored solutions and drive engagement
  • Prepare and present proposals, technical specifications, and negotiate pricing
  • Provide accurate sales reports, forward opportunities and sales forecasting
• Effective use of CRM to develop and maintain a sales pipeline
  • Pre-planning activity & recording of relevant activities
  • Allocating and forward tasks
• Align with our Company's vision, values and target behaviours

We are ideally looking for someone to be based in the South Yorkshire, East or West Midlands area.

Qualifications

• Minimum requirement of HNC in an Engineering discipline or relevant experience
• Minimum of 3-5 years external technical solution sales/ account management experience
• Account Management and development of new customers
• Strong knowledge of the automotive and/or plastics sectors
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills
• A proactive, results-driven mindset with a passion for building relationships
• Comfortable working independently while contributing as part of a high-performing team
• Willing and able to travel across the Northern UK Area
• Full UK driving license required

Additional Information

This role will also be eligible for a Company car, fuel card and company credit card alongside enhanced company benefits such as Employer pension contribution, private healthcare and annual leave.

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