Technical Sales Engineer

Job Details

Our client is a leading manufacturer. Due to continued growth, they are looking for an experienced Sales Executive to join the business.

Role:
As a Sales Executive you will be responsible for ensuring all enquiries received by the Company are dealt with in an appropriate and timely manner, as per customer demands.

MAJOR DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

Secure orders by working with new and existing customers on projects from initial lead / enquiry through to order placement; expand customer base proactively where possible
Interact with customers both in person (such as on sales visits), on the telephone and/or during customer visits to site
Undertake review, selection and recommendation of a wide range of recycling products into a variety of industries and applications.
Prepare quotations, update and interrogate CRM database and write up orders
Generate new leads proactively through customer visits
Follow up on enquiries and proposals on regular basis to monitor project progress; target is order placement
Organise customer visits to site for test work/factory tours, and liaise with other departments as necessary
Handle complaints and queries from the customer(s) and route these to correct personnel/departments as necessary
Attend exhibitions in the UK and Europe
Travel independently for international customers visits/exhibitions and conferences

SKILLS/QUALIFICATIONS/EXPERIENCES REQUIRED

Proven sales experience ideally within a technical/industrial or recycling environment/capital equipment
Minimum of 2 years sales experience desirable but not essential
Ability to understand engineering designs/drawings
Good communication skills
Computer knowledge of Windows, including Word, Excel and email
Working knowledge of CRM would be advantageous
Ability to work within a team
Foreign language desirable but not essential

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