Area Sales Engineer
Location: South of England, could suit someone in and around Oxfordshire.
Our client is a world-leading manufacturer of abrasives and metal powders. Their products are supplied into a broad range of worldwide industries, including automotive, aerospace, foundry industry, and powder coating. They currently seek a Sales Engineer to cover their Southern area, which includes a considerable territory covering half of the UK. The role involves a high demand for visiting and maintaining established business, with expectations of staying away 3-4 nights a week.
Core Functions of this Role:
* Provide pre-sales, technical assistance, product education, and aftersales support.
* Territory planning to visit and present to existing and prospective customers.
* Identifying new clients who might benefit from company products or services and maximizing client potential in designated regions.
* Developing long-term relations with clients through managing and interpreting their requirements.
* Maintaining awareness of product applications, technical services, market conditions, and competitor activity.
* Prepare reports for our UK office.
* Liaise with other members of the sales and administration team, along with technical experts.
Background and Experience:
* Ideally technical sales based, working within a surface preparation or allied industry, including foundries, paint or metal spraying, blast cleaning, or metal powder sales.
* Working with machinery or being mechanically minded.
* Clean and full driving license.
* Self-motivated.
* Good technical skills or the ability to absorb information and work hard to learn the requirements of the position.
A sound educational background is required. Report writing, good communication skills, and the ability to get on with all levels are essential. Training will be given to a suitable applicant.
Salary: £45,000 - £50,000. Company car and pension will be provided.
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