Sales Engineer
Sales Engineer
Avonmouth
Sulzer Dowding Mills are a global leader in the repair and maintenance of high voltage electrical motors and generators, and related services across several industries. As a brand with over 100 years of history, we are committed to providing an outstanding level of service and technical support to our diverse client base.
As part of our continued and impressive growth, we are currently recruiting for a Sales Engineer who will be based at our Avonmouth site to plan and carry out direct marketing and sales activities, so as to maintain and develop sales of services offered to major accounts in accordance with agreed business plans. In addition to these functions employees are required to carry out such other duties as may reasonably be required.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES AND TASKS:
Sourcing and developing new clients who might benefit from company products or services, and maximising customer potential in designated region(s)
Visiting potential clients
Developing and growing long-term relationships with customers
Managing and interpreting customer requirements - speaking with clients to understand, anticipate and meet their needs
Persuading clients that a product or service best satisfies their needs in terms of quality, price and delivery
Calculating client quotations
Negotiating tender and contract terms to meet both client and company needs
Negotiating and closing sales by agreeing terms and conditions
Offering after-sales support services
Administration of client accounts
Analysis of costs and sales
Preparing reports for Head Office
Meeting regular sales targets
Recording and maintaining client contact data
Co-ordinating sales projects
marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other relevant event
Performing technical presentations and demonstrations of how a product meets client needs
Providing pre-sales technical assistance and product education
Liaising with technical staff
Solving client problems
TECHNICAL BACKGROUND
A solid technical background in electro/mechanical and electronics engineering
Demonstrable commercial awareness and market knowledge
PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS
The successful candidate must have completed a formal apprenticeship or training scheme in electrical, mechanical or electronics engineering
A formal nationally recognised qualification would be an advantage
Good standard of secondary level education
This is an exciting opportunity to work with a market leading organisation during a period of growth.
Please contact the Recruitment Team at Sulzer Dowding Mills with a fully updated CV and Covering Letter about this position.
Sulzer Dowding Mills is an equal opportunities employer and positively encourages applications from suitably qualified and eligible candidates regardless of sex, race, disability, age, sexual orientation, or religion or belief.