API Engineering
API Engineering is a privately owned engineering company headquartered in Norwich, UK. We have been providing our global customer base with engineering design and component supply for more than 20 years. Our main activities are in the Oil & Gas, Steel Mill, Material Handling, Power Generation and Automotive sectors and range from pressed steel components to very large forgings and castings.
The API Group
API Engineering is a member of the API Group, a multidisciplinary group offering high quality engineered solutions, equipment, and components across a range of sectors and industries.
The Role
As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will report to the Commercial Manager and be responsible for developing and nurturing customer accounts. Clear communication and careful organisation will be critical to your success. This role will be based at our Head Office in Norwich, with some time spent visiting customers and prospects each week.
Main Objectives:
* Identifying and winning new customers
* Expanding the API product range with existing accounts
* Providing technical support to our customers
* Providing technical content for marketing
Main Requirements:
Networking
* Business to business sales of technical products and solutions
* Desktop research of prospects
* Visits to exhibitions and conferences
* Phone and video conferencing and face-to-face meetings
Sales Management
* Developing and managing the sales pipeline
* Qualifying and nurturing leads
* Preparing and submitting proposals
* Negotiating with stakeholders
Providing Technical Support
* Ability to understand technical products and applications
* Clear communication of technical concepts to end-users and stakeholders
* Review of product specifications
Sales Materials
Produce technical sales materials including presentations, brochures, and websites with the support of the wider Sales and Marketing Department.
Essential Skills and Experience:
* Technical experience or qualification in mechanical engineering or similar
* Ability to travel internationally
* Accuracy of work and attention to detail
* Excellent fluency in English, written and verbal
* Good computer literacy
Desirable Skills and Experience:
* Experience in Steelmaking / Rolling or Manufacturing
* Experience in B2B sales
* Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
* Fluency in another language is a bonus
* Experience using CRM software
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Additional Pay:
* Commission pay
Benefits:
* Company pension
* Cycle to work scheme
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
Experience:
* Steelmaking or Rolling: 1 year (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to Travel:
* 25% (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Application Deadline: 10/02/2025
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