Technical Sales Assistant

Westray Recruitment Consultants Ltd; Cramlington; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment consultancy is seeking a Technical Sales Assistant based in Cramlington. This office-based role involves supporting sales processes, managing customer interactions, and coordinating marketing efforts within the aviation and technology sector. The ideal candidate will have strong organisational skills and a technical mindset. The position offers a competitive salary between GBP30k-36k, fully expensed international travel, and opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Annual base salary of GBP30k-36k

Fully expensed international travel

21 days leave plus 8 bank holidays

Bonus schemes

Pension contribution scheme

Terrific working culture

Training and self-development opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in a sales or administrative support role, preferably in a technical or B2B industry.
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Marketing experience/knowledge beneficial.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Engineering experience is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Support the Sales & Marketing Manager in managing leads and customer accounts.
• Process inbound leads and assist in preparing quotes and proposals.
• Maintain and update the CRM system with sales data.
• Coordinate sales and marketing campaigns.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities.

Skills

Organisational skills

Multitasking abilities

Marketing knowledge

Excellent communication skills

Proficiency in Microsoft Office

CRM software proficiency

Attention to detail

Problem-solving skills

Technical mindset

Job description

Technical Sales Assistant Opportunity!

This is a first-class sales position which is packed with progression, development and education. Our client is looking for someone with some engineering experience, this role suits somebody with a technical mindset who wants to take their career to the next level. This role will allow you to travel around the world visiting clients in amazing locations. This role offers the opportunity to learn and develop within a niche sector.

WHAT IS IN IT FOR YOU?
Annual base Salary of GBP30k 36k DOE.
Monday to Friday working hours, 8.30pm-5pm Mon Thurs with a 1pm finish on a Friday!
35 hour working weeks!
Fully expensed international travel to amazing locations visiting clients.
21 days leave + 8 Bank holidays, holidays increase by 1 per year of service.
Bonus schemes to be introduced following year 1.
Pension contribution scheme
Terrific working culture within the business.
This is an office-based role
The best in training, upskilling and self-development
Based in Cramlington
Upwardly mobile business encountering consistent growth
Permanent position from day one
Market leading personal growth trajectories available
Full autonomy to shape the business structure and growth plans.
A clear voice within the business.

THE BUSINESS
Our client specialises within the aviation & technology sector. An incredible opportunity has opened up for an ambitious and driven individual who is keen to learn and develop. This role will involve assisting with customer interactions, managing sales documentation, coordinating marketing efforts, and ensuring smooth day-to-day operations within the sales department. The ideal candidate will be highly organised, customer-focused, and eager to contribute to a dynamic team in the Aviation and related technology sectors. This role will report into the Sales & Marketing Director.


THE ROLE

• Support the Sales & Marketing Manager in managing leads, customer accounts, and sales processes.
• Processing inbound leads (Majority of work is inbound!)
• Assist in preparing quotes, proposals, and tender submissions.
• Handle customer inquiries, providing timely and professional responses.
• Maintain and update the CRM system with sales data, customer interactions, and follow-ups.
• Coordinate sales and marketing campaigns, including email marketing and social media activities.
• Assist in organising trade shows, exhibitions, and client meetings.
• Conduct market research to identify new business opportunities and industry trends.
• Liaise with internal teams to ensure smooth order processing and after-sales support.
• Generate and analyse sales reports for management review.

THE PERSON

• Previous experience in a sales or administrative support role (preferably within a technical or B2B industry).
• Strong organisational and multitasking abilities.
• Marketing experience/knowledge. This role involves feeding information to the outsourced marketing department.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) and CRM software.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• High attention to detail and problem-solving skills.
• Engineering experience is highly desirable. A technical mindset will really help when learning the niche range of product.

TO APPLY

Please apply for this position and your CV will go direct to Kyle Jevons at Westray Recruitment Group.