Join our team at Merridale as a Sales Engineer!
Are you a proactive self-starter with a technical mindset and a passion for sales? Merridale Ltd, a leading UK manufacturer of fuel management systems and equipment, is looking for a dynamic Sales Engineer to join our collaborative and supportive team in Wolverhampton.
About Us: Established in 1994, Merridale has been at the forefront of designing and manufacturing fuel pumps, fuel management systems, tank gauges, and ancillary equipment. Our products are trusted by over 5,000 sites across the UK, Ireland, Channel Islands, and the Netherlands, facilitating the refuelling of up to 400,000 vehicles daily.
The Role: As a Sales Engineer, you will:
1. Engage with a diverse range of commercial customers, including public sector entities and large supermarket chains.
2. Demonstrate and sell our comprehensive range of Merridale products and services.
3. Conduct site surveys and prepare tailored quotations and proposals.
4. Generate new sales enquiries and expand existing opportunities, focusing on driving new business in 2025.
5. Manage projects from initial enquiry through to completion, maintaining detailed customer information in our CRM system.
6. Attend trade shows and represent Merridale at industry events.
What We Offer:
* A warm and welcoming work environment in the heart of the Black Country.
* A small, collaborative sales team reporting directly to the General Manager.
* Comprehensive training and support to help you succeed.
* Flexibility with a blend of office-based work and nationwide travel.
* Competitive starting salary of between £33,000 and £34,500, with performance-related bonuses targeting an annual salary of approximately £42,000, with potential for more based on exceptional performance.
* Company car provided, including private use (subject to government tax guidelines).
* 25 days of paid holiday plus statutory public holidays.
About You:
* Strong background in a targeted sales environment, preferably in engineering sales with exposure to similar industries.
* Technical knowledge is advantageous; however, comprehensive training will be provided.
* Proactive self-starter with a technical mind and a desire to excel.
* Confident and persuasive communicator, comfortable conducting business and demonstrations both over the phone and face-to-face.
* Physically capable of nationwide travel and holding a clean driving license.
* Strong IT skills, proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.
* Ability to work independently with minimal supervision, adhering to company guidelines.
Join Us: If you are ready to take on a rewarding role with a company that values customer focus, integrity, and teamwork, we would love to hear from you. Apply today to become a part of Merridale and contribute to our ongoing success in the fuel management industry.
We are looking to hold interviews mid-January, and will be in touch with all suitable candidates early in the new year.
No agencies, please.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £32,000.00-£34,500.00 per year
Additional pay:
* Commission pay
Benefits:
* Additional leave
* Company car
* Company pension
* Flexitime
* Free parking
* Sick pay
Schedule:
* Monday to Friday
* No weekends
Application question(s):
* Are there any elements of this role that you haven't got recent experience doing as part of your current day to day job?
* This role requires national travel. Do you have the flexibility to undertake occasional overtime, and to stay away from home on an occasional basis?
* Please tell us a little bit about your sales experience, particularly in relation to technical sales and any other relevant industry experience you might have.
Experience:
* Technical Sales: 1 year (preferred)
Work authorisation:
* United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to travel:
* 25% (required)
Work Location: In person
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