Sales Engineer

 

Main characteristics

Location

Birkenhead, Merseyside

Company

Aspion

Salary

£40000 - £45000/annum

Employment type

Permanent

Category

Sales

Job summary

Sales Engineer

Wirral

£40,000 - £50,000

A global leader in components manufacturing with multiple decades of experience in automation technology, is seeking a talented Sales Engineer to join their dynamic team. They are renowned for their cutting-edge, high-precision components. They serve diverse client needs and take pride in delivering an attractive price-performance ratio, making their components the preferred choice for various applications. Trusted by prominent high-tech industries such as Aerospace, automotive, and general manufacturing, their dedicated team of 200 professionals are committed to revolutionising their industry.

Job Description

As a Sales Engineer, you play a pivotal role in providing top-tier customer service and technical support. Here's a glimpse of what your responsibilities will entail:

Initial Point of Contact: You will serve as the first point of contact for incoming customer inquiries, setting the stage for exceptional customer interactions.
Technical Consultations: Engage with customers at a technical level to thoroughly comprehend their needs, ensuring precision in our solutions.
Collaborative Approach: Work closely with our field sales team to assess customer requirements and determine the best course of action.
Project Management: Take ownership of projects by preparing quotations, technical documentation, and proposals, and deliver them to the customer.
Technical Support: Be the go-to resource for customers seeking technical assistance, offering expert guidance and solutions.
Liaison with Headquarters: Maintain strong communication with our global headquarters for additional product information and technical support when needed.
Travel Opportunities: Travel to customer sites within the UK and participation in exhibitions/seminars, along with overseas travel for product training, will enrich your professional experience.
This role embodies a consultative sales approach, focusing on understanding customer needs, providing quotes, and offering ongoing support rather than aggressive, hard sales tactics. It complements the external sales team's efforts, which emphasize sales activities. As a Sales Engineer, you will be a key player in delivering the best possible solutions to customers, ensuring their satisfaction with our cutting-edge products.

Job Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package to ensure our employees enjoy a well-rounded and rewarding work experience:

Competitive Salary: You'll receive a competitive salary ranging from £40,000 to £45,000, with the potential for higher compensation based on your performance and contributions.
Generous Annual Leave: Enjoy a generous annual leave allowance of 25 days, providing ample time for rest, relaxation, and personal pursuits.
Work-Life Balance: Our flexible working arrangements allow for a blend of office-based and remote work, fostering work-life balance.
Financial Support: As part of our commitment to your well-being, we offer short-term interest-free loans to help you manage unexpected expenses and long-term low-interest loans for personal and financial development.
We believe that a motivated and thriving team is the key to our success. Our comprehensive benefits package is designed to enhance your financial security, promote work-life balance, and empower your professional growth. Join our team and enjoy these enticing benefits as part of your rewarding career with us.

Candidate Profile

To excel in this position, we are looking for a candidate who embodies the following qualities and qualifications:

Technical Proficiency: You should possess a strong technical background, allowing you to effectively communicate and problem-solve with technical components, quality, and research and development engineers. The ability to speak at a technical level is crucial.
Customer-Focused Proactivity: We require a proactive individual who can take the initiative in handling new customer inquiries promptly and effectively. Your proactive approach is instrumental in providing timely solutions to our customers.
Effective Communication: Strong communication skills are vital. Building and nurturing long-term customer relationships is a central aspect of this role, and your ability to communicate clearly and empathetically is key to success.
Commercial Awareness: You should have the proficiency and capability to capatilise on incoming opportunities, converting them into new clients.


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