Automation Experts Ltd – www.automationexperts.co.uk

Immediate Job Opportunity

Technical Sales Engineer

Home Based

£Negotiable

Healthcare, Car/Allowance

Ref SC 20234

Technical Sales Engineer sought for a leading provider of sophisticated automation equipment, used in commercial and industrial applications. Their innovative products are used in the most demanding applications requiring performance, reliability and energy efficiency to enhance the productivity of our customers' machines and processes.

The Technical Sales Engineer will be prospecting potential professional customers, offering technical solutions according to the customer's needs and specifications, and negotiate commercial terms of sale.

You will also provide the interface between the customer and the teams within the company, dealing with commercial, technical, financial and legal aspects according to the applicable regulations and any time, cost or quality constraints.

Duties:

• Identify and analyse the needs of customers or prospects in order to present the full range of products and services offered by the company (products, equipment, installations, services and solutions)
• Design and develop technical and financial solutions through proposal, quotation, preliminary design and design phases negotiated with the customer with a view to establishing a contract
• Coordinate performance of the contract, including research and development, production, logistics and any necessary adjustments
• Contribute to defining the sales and marketing strategy in the field of activity. Monitor competition in the market and keep abreast of changes in the environment
• Ensure the profitability of his/her area of responsibility, oversee margins and production costs, as well as the growth and development of his/her customer portfolio

The successful Sales Engineer will be a qualified Electrical Engineer in Automation alongside experience in commercial negotiations and the sale of technical products. Also required:

• Knowledge of marketing, management and commercial law (price regulation)
• Solid understanding of the field of activity and knowledge of the market
• Familiarity with the requirements of professionals in relation to drive systems and their end customers
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills, as well as analytical and summarising skills

This is a home based role covering the UK therefore you will be expected to travel to meet with customers on a regular basis, with full UK valid driving license essential.

For further information call Sarah Clarke on 01902 21 2000 or 07519 122 547. Alternatively, email a copy of your current CV to Sarah.Clarke@automationexperts.co.uk quoting the above reference number.