ROLE: Sales Engineer
LOCATION: Reading
TERM: Permanent
SALARY: GBP 30,000: GBP 40,000 per annum, dependent on experience
My client is a specialist manufacturer of Scientific equipment. They are looking for a Sales Engineer to join their team in Reading on a permanent basis.
The Sales Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:
: Have a strong background in Sales
: Have a good understanding of Marketing Strategy and Market Research
: Ideally have a background in Engineering, Physics, Science or a similar role
: Ideally be experienced in Technical Sales, with knowledge of quotations, technical specifications and orders
: Knowledge of precision equipment, fine instruments, or mechanisms would be beneficial
: HNC / HND / BTEC / NVQ / Degree qualified in Physics, Engineering or similar
: Be keen to develop as part of an organisation long term
: Good time management skills
: Be self:motivated and driven
: Proficient with using Microsoft Office : any CRM database knowledge would be a plus
: Excellent communication skills are required
: Be able to work well individually as well as part of a team
The Sales Engineer role will involve:
: Working directly with customers to understand their requirements and produce quotations and orders
: Being involved in defining and implementing sales strategies
: Developing new marketing ideas and strategies
: Speaking to customers and undertaking market research
: Visiting tradeshows to exhibit the product range
: Understanding the technical side of how their products are designed and built
: Reacting to inquiries
: Investigating and resolving sales enquiries from both customers and distributors
: Offering a proactive Account Management approach for Distributors and updating customers at regular stages
: Liaising with different departments and colleagues as required
: Having the opportunity to grow with the company long term
If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible.