Sales Support Engineer - Graduate

Work with the Ireland’s #1 specialist recruitment company; Dublin; Hybrid; EUR 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Hybrid model

Job summary

Reed Specialist Recruitment Limited seeks a Graduate with 2+ years of business experience for a Sales Support Engineer role in Ballymount, Dublin 24. The position combines technical consulting with sales support, offering a company vehicle and a hybrid working model.

You will collaborate with sales to tailor drive-technology solutions for manufacturing, agricultural, and processing sectors across Ireland. A mechanical engineering degree is required, with CAD skills and experience in CRM/ERP

Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in sales engineering, technical support, or mechanical design, preferably in power transmission or industrial automation.
• CAD proficiency or ability to read engineering drawings; understanding of drive components.

Responsibilities

• Technical Consultation: review requirements and select drive components and sizing.
• Quotation & Proposal Delivery: prepare detailed commercial and technical offers.
• Customer Support: handle technical queries and provide CAD verifications and recommendations.
• Sales Liaison: assist with client presentations, site surveys, and tenders.
• Supplier & Technical Alignment: coordinate with international units and suppliers on tolerances and delivery.

Skills

Verbal and written communication

Analytical thinking

Education

Degree or Higher Diploma in Mechanical/Manufacturing Engineering

Tools

CAD software

CRM/ERP (SAGE SAP Salesforce)

Job description

Are you a Graduate that has a couple of years business experience? We are currently recruiting for a Sales Support Engineer based in Ballymount, Dublin 24. The company is a leading specialist in drive-technology solutions across manufacturing, agricultural, and processing industries throughout Ireland.

Salary – up to €50,000 basic + performance bonus

Company vehicle provided - must have a full licence

Hybrid model

Benefits

As a Sales Support Engineer you will play a crucial role in the sales process by providing technical expertise to our team and customers. You will work closely with the sales team to understand customer requirements, develop tailored solutions, and ensure a seamless implementation of the products. Your ability to communicate technical information in a clear and accessible manner will be key to your success in this role.

Responsibilities & Duties

• Technical Consultation: Review customer requirements, engineer drawing specifications, and mechanical constraints to select and size correct chain components and drive systems.
• Quotation & Proposal Delivery: Prepare precise, detailed commercial and technical offers for custom drive solutions and off-the-shelf chain replacement parts.
• Customer Support: Handle incoming technical queries from B2B clients, offering troubleshooting advice, CAD design verification, and product recommendations.
• Sales Liaison: Work directly with account managers to assist with client presentations, technical site surveys, and project tenders.
• Supplier & Technical Alignment: Coordinate with international manufacturing units and suppliers to verify technical tolerances, delivery timelines, and special fabrications.

Requirements & Qualifications

• Degree or Higher Diploma in Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing Engineering, or a related technical discipline.
• 2+ years of experience in sales engineering, technical support, or mechanical design—preferably within power transmission, industrial automation, or conveying systems.
• Technical Skills: Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings (CAD proficiency preferred); solid understanding of mechanical drive components (chains, sprockets, bearings, gearboxes).
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills for dealing with corporate client accounts and external suppliers.
• Software: Proficiency in MS Office Suite and experience with CRM or ERP software (e.g., SAGE, SAP, Salesforce).