Technical Sales Engineer

Major Recruitment are currently seeking a Technical Sales Engineer for our prestigious client based in Batley, West Yorkshire

The role of the technical sales engineer who will often be the key point of contact for clients, answering queries, providing technical advice and demonstrating product knowledge or services the company offers. There will be requirements to visit clients to help provide solutions and measure for new blades, screens or equipment under the direction of the sale manager.

Roles and Responsibilities

As part of the sales team, the sales manager will generate leads and require the technical sales engineers to follow up and help establish new business sales, and develop the accounts, build long standing relationships with existing and old clients.

The sales manager will from time to time require assistance on site visits, so there will an element of travel within the role.
Liaising with existing and new clients and offering further solutions.
Preparing proposals and quotations, in a timely manner and keeping the client informed if delays occur when waiting for prices.
Providing post-sales support.
Reviewing cost of part's, we sell and manufacture, utilising supplier negotiation, sourcing, procurement and cost reduction.
Writing of reports and sales literature
Supporting other members of the sales team by training them in the use of products and services
Attending trade exhibitions, conferences and client meetings
Ensuring that sales targets are met, as specified by the sales manager.
You must be customer facing, with good personnel skills and be able to0 communicate effectively with current and new clients

Skills for technical sales engineers

Strong engineering and technical skills background, ability to read technical drawings, and measure up parts.
Research and analytical skills
Organisational skills
Communication skills, including the ability to explain clearly, listen to the feedback of clients - and relay this to colleagues.
The ability to negotiate with and influence others.
Team working skills
Commercial awareness, Marketing and Influencing.
Stock and document management.
Computer literacy skills, Microsoft, Word, Excel etc.

Experience of using purchasing software, Sage is desirable, however training will be given if needed.
Project management of clients.
Occasional hand on the tools to support the business.

A full Clean Driving License is required

Monday to Friday

Excellent salary and benefits package