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Sales Engineer

Aylesbury
1 week ago
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Are you a Sales Engineer or Business Development Manager or similar with an aptitude for mechanical engineering combined with capital equipment sales experience looking for a new challenge?
Are you happy with European travel each month?
£45-55,000 plus benefits plus uncapped commission on all sales
Full product training given at the
The company have been established for 20+ years, are a market leader in the US, and work within the Pharmaceutical, Chemical, and F&B sectors. They have an operation based in the UK, and due to continued growth are seeking a Sales Engineer
In this role you will be dealing with a mixture of new & existing accounts, selling machinery which enhances manufacturing operations. The equipment ranges from $50k - $500k+ and you will be paid a commission on every sale (uncapped).
Main responsibilities for the Sales Engineer role:

  • Responsible for development and delivery of product demonstrations.
  • Respond to functional and technical elements
  • Convey customer requirements and an understanding of emerging applications to Product Management teams.
  • Travel throughout the UK sales territory to include the EU.
  • Maintain an accurate customer database using Salesforce CRM.
  • Act on and resolve customer issues promptly and professionally.
  • Meet, or exceed monthly and annual sales goals.
  • Adhere to all company policies. Responsible for representing the product to customers and at field events such as conferences, seminars, exhibitions, etc.
  • Responsible for pursuing leads, qualifying prospects, and managing all aspects of the sales process for both new and existing customers.
    Skills required for the Sales Engineer role:
  • Have a proven track record in capital equipment sales.
  • Be knowledgeable of industrial materials-processing technology.
  • Be comfortable in the technical atmosphere with a dynamic and rapidly expanding customer base.
  • Possess strong presentation skills and be able to communicate professionally in written responses to emails, RFPs, and when submitting reports.
  • Be organized and analytical and able to eliminate sales obstacles through creative and adaptive approaches.
  • Be prepared for a minimum 50% travel.
  • Have 5+ years relevant experience in capital equipment sales.
  • Hold an Engineering qualification or similar
  • Excellent written & verbal communication skills are essential.
  • Be proficient at installing and demonstrating equipment at customer sites.
  • Demonstrate good mechanical skills
    If you would like to find out more about this fantastic role APPLY today

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