Job vacancy - Technical Sales Engineer

Position: Technical Sales Engineer
Reference: acsBteeng
Location: Camberley
Salary: Dependent on experience
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Job Title: Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Camberley

Summary:

This is an opportunity for someone with good Mechanical Engineering knowledge to join a market leading manufacturer in instrumentation. You will be reporting to the Technical Sales Manager playing a key administrative role in supporting the sales team. You will also provide an important link between the salesperson and the customer, through responding to sales calls, formulating quotations and supplying technical support / information to customers.

Responsibilities:

  • Respond to enquiries and progress calls / information requests from Customers and the Sales Team;
  • Operate as the first point of contact for customers, providing assistance with orders, quotations or complaints;
  • Prepare required sales documentation, including raising quotations as and when requested by the Sales Team;
  • Manage and maintain sales quotes;
  • Prepare and control demonstration stock as requested by the Area Sales Manager's;
  • Carry out product demonstrations as and when required;
  • Maintain effective customer relations, ensuring regular contact and support as needed;
  • Maintain an up to date, detailed knowledge and understanding of product portfolio, ensuring continuous awareness of product changes / improvements / developments etc.;
  • Combine technical knowledge and sales skills to offer the best solutions and advice in a competitive market;
  • Travel within the UK to visit and assist current and potential clients;
  • Provide pre-sales technical assistance and product education where required;
  • Coordinate and support sales project requirements by using efficient time management;
  • Liaise with other department and external contacts as required;

PERSON SPECIFICATION

Experience and Knowledge

  • Good level of academic achievement, ideally in a Mechanical Engineering related discipline
  • Experienced in Customer service or client management
  • Previous experience providing Technical Support is desirable

Skills

  • Able to read and interpret engineering drawings
  • Excellent communication (verbal & written) / interpersonal skills to interact successfully at all levels
  • First-class customer service skills and in possession of excellent relationship management techniques
  • Excellent competence in the Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong organisational, planning and prioritising skills
  • Ability to work under pressure, in an open office environment
  • Methodical approach to work with excellent administrative capability
  • Ability to work both as part of a team and on own initiative
  • Sound decision making skills
  • Competent project / time management and organisational skills

Behaviours

  • Must be approachable, courteous and professional
  • Naturally confident, thorough and collaborative
  • Excellent work ethic / results orientated
  • Self-confident, self-motivated and enthusiastic

Other

  • Valid UK Driving Licence

ACS are recruiting for a Technical Sales Engineer. If you feel that you have the skills and experience required in this advertisement to be a Technical Sales Engineer please submit your CV including an outline of your experience as a Technical Sales Engineer. It is always a good idea to include a covering letter outlining your experience as a Technical Sales Engineer with your application as this will enhance your chances of selection and improve your prospects of landing the Technical Sales Engineer role you desire.