Technical Sales Engineer Location Worcester Salary - £35000 - £40000 per annum Benefits Company pension, Life insurance, On-site parking Schedule: Monday to Friday. No weekends Background: The company design and manufacture engine, e motor, power train, vehicle and component test systems at their brand-new facility in Worcester. The company was founded in 1982 and is undergoing a period of growth and change to meet the demand of its global client base. The company supplies test systems ranging from new control and data acquisition systems & products for existing test cells, through to turnkey test cell projects, complete with dynamometer, engine / test piece conditioning systems, test cell ventilation and services systems. Customers include many automotive manufacturers (including first tier suppliers) and race teams through to industrial equipment manufacturers and more recently the shift to E-Vehicle and hydrogen technologies. Currently approximately 40% of our turnover is in the U.K. the balance is in India and USA with a small amount in mainland Europe and China. The Purpose of the Role: Reporting to the Head of Sales & Applications, the role will require the development of fully costed quotations and technical proposals and the ability to develop both commercial and technical relationships with new and existing clients. Included in the role is the identification of new clients and the generation of new leads and opportunities. You will be capable individual that is self-motivated with technical sales experience and looking to advance their career. Ideally you will be qualified to a minimum of HNC / HND in an engineering discipline with more than 5 years' experience in an engineering related industry. An automotive background would be an advantage but not essential. Technical Expertise: Develop a deep understanding of the company's products or services and stay updated on industry trends. Innovative solutions are the key to the company's success as a bespoke solutions provider, this is not a catalogue sales role. Compile costs for standard products. Update and, where necessary, create the library of technical data sheets for standard products, accessories, services and support data. Presentation and Communication skills are essential to success in this role. Customer Engagement: Collaborate with the teams internally to understand customer requirements and propose appropriate solutions. Attend trade shows. Although you will be based out of the head office, you may be required to travel throughout the UK and potentially travel overseas Be present in sales meetings with your colleagues, providing technical support to assist with the closing of deals. Assist in the preparation of technical proposals, quotes, and responses to RFQs (Request for Quotations). Address customer enquiries and concerns related to product functionality, integration, and technical specifications. Establish and maintain strong relationships with key customers, understanding their business needs and challenges. Visit customer sites for sale and promotional purposes. Collaboration Collaborate with internal teams, including Sales, Service, Projects and Production, to ensure a cohesive approach to customer engagement.To work closely with Engineering and Standard Product departments to ensure that the technical data base is kept up to date. Personal Characteristics & Skills: Ability to plan and organise (self & others). Technically minded with a solution-driven work ethic. Innovative thinker Commercially aware Excellent communication skills both verbal & written. Deliver to deadlines consistently. Ability to work on own initiative. Strong working knowledge of MS software (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Project) and industry standard CRM packages. Experience: Technical Sales: 3 years (preferred) Please apply with your CV in the first instance. Wright Staff are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy