Please note that this is a field based/remote role.
SICK is a world-leading supplier of industrial sensors. Founded in 1946 by Dr Erwin Sick in Freiburg, Germany, it is a technology and market leader with a global presence of over 50 subsidiaries and associated companies.
However, SICK delivers more than just products. We provide customers with intelligent solutions and services tailored to their needs.
Like the company founder Erwin Sick, we see ourselves as innovators with the determination to improve a little every day - by listening to our customers and asking the questions that nobody has asked before.
As an employee, you can expect to work for a company where career development and quality of life do not have to be mutually exclusive! SICK is regularly ranked among the top companies in the 'Great Place to Work' competition (Germany).
We have an exciting opportunity for a dynamic Sales Engineer to join our Sales team, based in the East Midlands, and build strong relationships with our customers to exceed their expectations. As a Sales Engineer, you will be part of a growing Regional Sales team working across all industries in the East Midlands of England.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Establishing and maintaining technical and application knowledge of SICK Sensory Intelligence products and solutions.
2. Achieving the sales targets by organising sales activities efficiently:
1. Lead and opportunity management.
2. Managing key accounts.
3. Target of 500 visits per annum (On-Site).
4. Responsibility for the East Midlands area utilising knowledge & creativity to bring collective business success.
5. Effectively set up and demonstrate SICK products and their technologies.
6. Prepare and follow up sales proposals / quotations.
7. Inform customers of product developments.
8. Proactively generating enquiries and leads through social media, networking and exhibitions.
3. Maintain the CRM dynamics 365 system, including customer interactions, potential & quotes.
4. In conjunction with the Manager - Regional Sales involving specialist team members such as Product Management, Marketing Services, International Key Account Management and Strategic Industry Managers within the segment teams to ensure the development of innovative value-added offers to secure a complete solution for the customer.
Essential Skills, Experience & Competencies
1. At least 2 years’ experience working in a similar role in the UK.
2. Knowledge of OEM, end user and system integrator customers in the region.
3. Electrical / Electronic Engineering degree or equivalent is desirable.
4. Strong communication skills - both written and verbal.
5. Excellent proven account management skills.
6. Excellent interpersonal skills.
7. Excellent IT & social media skills.
8. On occasion being able to travel and stay overnight in the UK and Europe.
Benefits
1. 24 days holiday, annual leave increases by one extra day, after the first completed year of service. Up to a maximum of 27 days.
2. Annual bonus scheme.
3. Pension plan (Employer contribution 6%).
4. Life Assurance x4 Annual Salary.
5. Employee Assistance Programme.
If you are interested in this role please apply here....
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