Sales Engineer

Naukri E-hire; Chennai; On-site; INR 700,000 - 1,100,000; Full time

Job summary

Naukri E-hire in Chennai is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to manage dealer inquiries, POs, payments, and shipments for CNC machines. You will coordinate international dealer networks and ensure timely documentation and reporting.

The role requires deep knowledge of CNC machines, strong organization, and proven ability to engage dealers and coordinate trade shows and visits.

Qualifications

• 3–10 years in sales ops for CNC/machine tools.
• Strong knowledge of international trade processes and incoterms.
• Experience coordinating POs, LC and shipments.

Responsibilities

• Register and evaluate dealer inquiries; verify models and prepare quotations.
• Review POs; check incoterms, payment terms, and shipping schedules.
• Track advance payments, LC, and balance payments; coordinate with suppliers.
• Maintain records and prepare management reports on imports, orders, and sales.
• Plan dealer visits and exhibitions; support dealers at trade shows.
• Ensure compliance, approvals for materials, and proper documentation.

Skills

Dealer relations

International trade

Sales operations

Reporting & analytics

Education

Bachelor's degree in relevant field

Tools

ERP systems

MS Excel

Shipping documentation software

Job description

Location- Chennai

An experienced Sales engineer responsible for managing dealer inquiries, purchase orders, payment follow-ups, shipment coordination, reporting, and customer engagement. The role requires deep knowledge of CNC machines and machine tools, strong organizational skills, and proven ability to handle international dealer networks.

Key Responsibilities:

• Dealer Inquiry Management:Register and evaluate dealer inquiries, verify machine models, prepare quotations, and coordinate urgent issues via direct communication channels.
• Purchase Order Handling:Review Purchase Orders against offers, check incoterms, payment terms, shipment schedules, and prepare proforma invoices with proper documentation.
• Payment & Shipping Documents:Track advance payments, letters of credit (LC), and balance payments; coordinate with overseas suppliers (Korea/China) for shipment schedules and documentation.
• Reporting & Analysis:Maintain daily records of inquiries, POs, and payments; prepare weekly, monthly, and strategic reports for management including import data, order booking, and sales booking.
• Customer & Dealer Engagement:Plan and coordinate customer visits, dealer conferences, and exhibitions; support dealers in regional trade shows and industry events.
• Compliance & Documentation:Ensure approvals for strategic materials, verify documents, and maintain filing systems for dealer/customer records.

Candidate Profile:

• Experience:3 - 10 years in sales operations, preferably in CNC machines or machine tools industry.
• Skills:Strong knowledge of international trade processes, incoterms, LC handling, and shipment coordination.
• Competencies:Excellent communication, dealer relationship management, reporting, and analytical skills.
• Industry Exposure:Familiarity with exhibitions like IMTEX and dealer performance evaluation.

Age Category:Preferred age range of 25 to 35 years, aligning with the seniority and experience required.