Technical Sales Engineer

Reed; Wickford; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Technical Sales Engineer to join a dynamic team in Wickford. The role focuses on developing customer relationships, identifying sales opportunities, and collaborating with various departments. The ideal candidate has proven technical sales experience, strong negotiation skills, and a proactive approach. Competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary package

Opportunities for professional growth

Dynamic work environment

Participation in industry exhibitions

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical sales or a similar role.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain professional relationships.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
• Skill in planning and organizing personal sales strategies.
• Proficient in maintaining sales and customer records.
• Willingness to travel and attend exhibitions or conferences.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain contacts with existing and potential customers.
• Organize personal visits to identify sales opportunities.
• Negotiate sales contracts in alignment with company policies.
• Liaise with various departments for smooth order processing.
• Collaborate with sales staff to ensure operational continuity.
• Assist in developing and updating promotional materials.
• Identify opportunities for new products or development.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Relationship building

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Sales strategy planning

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer

• Job Type: Full-time
• Location: Southend
• Salary: £30,000 to £45,000 dependent on experience

We are seeking a proactive and skilled Technical Sales Engineerto join a dynamic team. This role involves developing and maintaining relationships with existing and potential customers, identifying sales opportunities, and ensuring the seamless operation of the Sales Department.

Day-to-day of the role:

• Develop and maintain contacts with existing and potential customers to promote the Company’s products and services.
• Organise and plan personal visits to identify sales opportunities, making technical presentations and explanations to agents and potential customers as necessary.
• Negotiate sales contracts ensuring payment terms and predicted profit margins align with the Company’s policies, unless otherwise agreed by the Technical Sales Manager.
• Liaise with various departments including commercial, projects, drawing office, and workshops to ensure proper transfer of information on new orders.
• Collaborate with the Sales Office Coordinator and other sales staff to ensure continuity of operations in the Sales Department during absences.
• Work with the Sales Office Coordinator to develop and maintain appropriate customer and sales records.
• Assist the Technical Sales Manager in developing and updating the company’s promotional literature, website, and exhibition artwork as required.
• Identify opportunities for new products or product development and coordinate with relevant departments for implementation.

Required Skills & Qualifications:

• Proven experience in technical sales or a similar role.
• Strong ability to develop and maintain professional relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Excellent negotiation and presentation skills.
• Ability to plan and organise personal sales strategies.
• Proficiency in maintaining sales and customer records.
• Willingness to travel and attend exhibitions or conferences as required.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary package.
• Opportunities for professional growth and development.
• Dynamic and supportive work environment.
• Participation in industry exhibitions and conferences.

To apply for this Technical Sales Engineer position, please submit your CV and a cover letter detailing your relevant experience and why you are interested in this role.