Technical Sales Engineer

Emerson Ltd; Manchester; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in the UK is seeking a technical sales professional. The role involves identifying customer needs, developing accurate proposals, and ensuring customer satisfaction through strong analytical skills and effective communication. Candidates should have sales experience in technical environments and a degree in an engineering discipline is preferred. Flexibility, collaboration, and problem-solving are key components of this dynamic position.

Benefits

Competitive benefit plans

Healthcare plans

Flexible time off plans

Qualifications

• Detail-oriented and results-driven with capabilities in dynamic, multitasking environments.
• Passionate about quality with strong analytical and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Identify customer needs and liaise with customers and sales teams.
• Develop and submit commercial proposals in Oracle.
• Resolve technical issues that may arise with customers.

Skills

Sales experience in a technical environment

Communication at technical and commercial levels

Analytical and problem-solving skills

Education

Degree in engineering or technical discipline

Tools

Oracle

CRM systems

Job description

Role Overview

• Identify customer needs, understand complex technical requirements, liaise with customers, sales teams, factories and other departments (as needed) to ensure the most suitable outcome is being offered.
• Size and configure the products according to the technical and commercial requirements such as specifications, application fit, documentation, testing requirements, target lead-time and budget.
• Develop a quote in Oracle, assist with technical recommendations and submit the proposal to customers on time, technically and commercially accurately by offering the best solution.
• Verify that purchase orders are following the technical proposal and commercial terms offered. Resolve any technical issues that may occur with the customer.
• Contact customers (via email, digital platforms and or phone), collaborate with Outside Sales Account owners to engineer and understand customer requirements and sales strategy.

Who You Are

You are detail-oriented, results-driven, and capable of thriving in a dynamic, multitasking environment. You are passionate about quality and possess strong analytical and problem-solving skills to ensure customer satisfaction. You focus on building effective collaboration and preparing impactful communication content.

Qualifications

• Sales experience in a technical environment or Instrumentation experience.
• A product, results driven approach, commercially oriented, self-motivated.
• To demonstrate the ability to communicate at both technical and commercial levels to resolve customer issues.

Preferred Qualifications That Set You Apart

• Educated to Degree level in an engineering or technical discipline, or relevant experience in the industry.
• Experience of using product and business systems and standard business reporting tools, for example, Oracle and CRM systems, is advantageous.

About Emerson

At Emerson, we prioritize a workplace where every employee is valued, respected, and empowered to grow. We foster an environment that encourages innovation, collaboration, and diverse perspectives – because we know that great ideas come from great teams. Our commitment to ongoing career development and growing an inclusive culture ensures you have the support to thrive. Whether through mentorship, training, or leadership opportunities, we invest in your success so you can make a lasting impact. We believe diverse teams, working together are key to driving growth and delivering business results.

We recognise the importance of employee wellbeing. We prioritise providing competitive benefit plans to meet yours and your family's physical, mental, financial, and social needs. We provide wellbeing benefits, healthcare plans and eyecare, benefits centred around professional development, Employee Assistance Program, employee resource groups, recognition, and much more. Our culture offers flexible time off plans, including paid family leave (maternal, adoption and paternal) and holiday leave.