Internal Sales Engineer

Our client is an engineer and manufacturer of centrifugal pumps and compressors for oil and gas processing companies, chemical and petro-chemical industries, power generation, general industry and engineered water.

We are looking to recruit an internal sales engineer to join are team.

We will be pleased to provide our clients company name to qualified candidates at the end of the first screening telephone interview.

Summary of Role
To provide support for the external sales activity both for Domestic and Export markets. The level of support will extend from the pre-sales to post sales and will involve assisting potential orders from enquiry stage through to order, fulfilling contractual obligations and maintaining an acceptable level of contact with the client. This will also include post sale follow up and through life maximisation of sales. This role is considered to be progressive, and it would therefore be anticipated that the job will change to accommodate the needs of the business.

Job Role
Receive and respond to incoming enquiries of all natures.
Carry out technical evaluations of clients needs and develop proposals in line with the guidelines set down in the technical sales manuals and price book.
Where necessary raise contract documentation and continue to be the contact point for the client as the contract runs its duration.

Continually communicate to relevant external sales engineer the level of activity within a given area.

To operate within bid deadlines and contractual guidelines set down by the client.
Liaise with other departments to ensure that contractual requirements are met.
Liaise with clients when required to ensure interpretation of the contract and specifications.

Assist the relevant projects engineer with order execution where appropriate.
Level of Authority: Supporting sales and contracts from values up to £2m.
make recommendations for system change and improvement.

Skills and Abilities
Functions: Planning & Organising
Problem Solving / Trouble Shooting
Decision making
Negotiating
Strong Communication skills

Knowledge: Chemical processes
Pump applications
Sales experience
Qualified Engineer

Personal Skills and Abilities
Strong interpersonal skills and good communication is essential at all levels.
Good knowledge of pump applications and processes.
Ideally, a good level of awareness of manufacturing processes and overall quality systems.
A methodical approach with attention to detail.
The ability to make decisions within the level of authority and take responsibility for these.

Location
The position is based in the Eastbourne area.
The hours of work are 39 hours a week with a 4pm finish on Fridays

Salary and Benefits
Salary in range of £33,600 – £38,400dependent on experience
25 days holiday plus bank holidays
4x salary life assurance
Support for professional development (in particular we are working closely with the Institute of Mechanical Engineers to help staff with professional membership.
On site parking
Hospital cash plan
Fantastic place to work with excellent results in employee surveys

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