Technical Sales Engineer

Are you a confident and proven Technical Sales Engineer? Are you looking for a new challenge and want to join a company who is showing growth plans year on year.

If so, this role could be for you!

We are currently recruiting a confident, proven Technical Sales Engineer to oversee customer accounts in the UK and overseas for an Engineering company based near Birmingham.

The primary function of the Technical Sales Engineer is to prepare costings and proposals to support bidding work undertaken by the company. The role will involve provision of complex engineering solutions to customers, working as part of a busy sales team to tight deadlines, in time becoming an expert in specific products accumulating expert knowledge in this area over time.

Main Responsibilities

• Work in a logical and professional manner giving clear objective support to the Sales Manager and Site Director.
•  Providing a key support role in maintaining and expanding the sale of the Company's Products into all sectors of the LNG, Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial, Utilities and associated Industries.
•  Taking ownership of key customer accounts in the UK and overseas.
•  Preparation of quotes and major tenders including responsibility for creation and maintenance of a robust costing file in Microsoft Excel, ERP System or other systems as required. Receive sales enquiries and ensure onward transmission and quote generation as per the enquiry handling process.
•  Follow-up quotations with customers after submission and provide feedback as necessary to the business enabling effective forecasting of sales pipeline opportunities.
•  Review and interpretation of customer specifications, applying the relevant components to the project including piping specification and international standards as required.
•  Obtaining customer feedback including quotation follow up, answering of technical questions, and attending bid clarification meetings where required.
•  Obtaining materials prices and services as required.
•  Compilation of detailed technical and commercial documents required for the manufacture of Filtration Strainer Vessels and their sub-components.
•  Conversion of quotation to order, including producing commercial and technical order handover packs manufacturing schedule & production reports at order placement.
•  Assist as requested other sales personnel and departments according to the needs of the business.

The right candidate

•  Ideally come from a similar working background
•  HNC/ Degree in Engineering or equivalent
•  Understanding of CFD (ANSYS or equivalent)
•  Understanding of FEA Autodesk simulation Mechanical or other FEA software
•  Hold solid proven sales experience
•  Be happy with worldwide travel
•  Strong relationship management skills

In return we will provide full product support and training and the opportunity to join a company who are building on their turnover each year.