Technical Sales Engineer

ZipRecruiter; England; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A Pump Retail Specialist in Chesterfield is seeking a skilled Technical Sales Engineer who has a strong understanding of water pumping systems and a sales-driven attitude. Join their dedicated team to contribute to their growth while enjoying a competitive salary and various benefits. The ideal candidate should have a background in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and be passionate about sales and customer interaction.

Benefits

Christmas Close down

28 days holidays

Career Growth opportunities

Annual Profit-Related Bonus

Free car parking

Health cover after 2 years

Qualifications

• Strong technical background in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Familiarity with pump systems and HVAC is a bonus.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound enquiries and prepare detailed quotations.
• Manage sales processes from start to finish.
• Explore new opportunities for growth and conduct cold calls.

Skills

Mechanical and/or electrical expertise

Good organisational skills

Punctual and reliable

Job description

Overview

Sales Executive – Mechanical / Electrical

Are you an un-appreciated or frustrated, experienced Mechanical or Electrical Engineer with a strong sales attitude, or are you presently a Technical Sales Engineer who wants to progress?

Do your efforts and performance successes go un-recognised by your present employer, or do you feel you’re not being rewarded appropriately for the results you are getting?

Do you love helping, meeting and talking to new people, and do you pride yourself with exceptional timekeeping, communication and organisational skills?

Do you want to join an established business that will appreciate your successes, compensate you accordingly, and be an important cog in their growth plan?

Our client is a Pump Retail Specialist based in Chesterfield and who supply nationally and also have an in-house repair facility.

They are seeking an experienced, passionate and results-oriented Technical Sales Engineer who has a sound understanding of water pumping systems, and someone who wants to progress their career.

This is an important role, and you will be part of a growing, successful team who are focused on getting the business to the next level.

Salary & Hours

• Full Time
• £45K – £55K per annum
• Monday – Thursday from 8:00 – 5:00 & Friday from 8:00 – 4:00

Benefits They Offer

• Christmas Close down
• 28 days holidays (including Bank Holidays)
• Extra days holidays subject to length of service
• Career Growth opportunities
• Annual Profit-Related Bonus
• Free car parking
• Dental cover after 2 years continuous employment
• Health cover after 2 years continuous employment
• Early finish on a Friday

Duties and Responsibilities

• Respond to inbound enquiries, convert them into technical specs, and prepare detailed quotations.
• Offer top-notch telephone support on mechanical and electrical pump systems.
• Manage sales processes from start to finish.
• Raise purchase orders and invoices to streamline operations.
• Explore new opportunities for growth, cold call prospective clients, potential to attend face-to-face meetings to promote their solutions.
• Process customer returns/repairs in a timely manner.

Results Expected

• All potential customer details captured during first call, including personnel and contact information, and entered onto CRM.
• Technical sales quotation prepared and sent in a timely manner.
• Increase sales turnover figure from inbound and outbound calls.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

• Mechanical and/or electrical – ideal in water pumps, plant, HVAC, Generator etc. and selection skills.
• The ability to work with clients from a variety of industries.
• Punctual and reliable.
• Good organisational skills.

Meet These Standards

• Be smart and presentable.
• Arrive promptly to work each day.
• Remain polite/courteous and friendly with colleagues and customers.
• Deal with customer enquiries in a timely manner.

Experience Needed

• Strong technical background in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering – experience in the pump industry is a bonus.
• Familiarity with electric submersible, surface-mounted, hydraulic, engine-driven, borehole, and booster sets pumps (or other similar industries, motors, HVAC, refrigeration etc.).
• Ideal but not essential - experience with control panels.
• Basic understanding of electrical systems or pump/pipework installations.

Other/Special Requirements

• Adaptable – Still a small growing company, you may be occasionally required to help in other area of the business. For example, picking a product that you may have technically specified to ensure it is correct etc.

If you want to join a well-established business, and be a catalyst for their future growth, then this is the job for you!

Come join our client’s team and contribute to their mission of delivering exceptional Pumping Installations and Servicing.

Their selection process is unique in the marketplace and attracts motivated, productive team members, who they know will be successful and have a great career with them.

They look forward to hearing from you. Don’t miss this opportunity. Start your application NOW!