Sales Engineer

Here at Theo James Recruitment, we are working alongside a well established manufacturing organisation who are recruiting a Sales Engineer due to exciting growth within the company.

The company are not just about business; they're about building a vibrant community of passionate individuals who thrive in a collaborative and enjoyable environment.

Our Client:

A pioneering company in the realm of instrumentation and control systems, specialises in providing cutting-edge solutions for a diverse range of industries worldwide. The company's portfolio encompasses a wide array of products and services designed to optimise processes, enhance efficiency, and ensure reliability across various sectors, including aerospace, automotive, manufacturing, energy, and research.

Job Purpose:
As an Application Engineer, you will play a pivotal role in providing engineering expertise throughout the sales and contract fulfillment process. Your primary focus will be on supporting the deployment of the company's innovative products into the energy sector and emerging clean energy markets.

Job Scope:
You will collaborate closely with the sales team, project engineers, and operations staff to review client specifications, interpret customer requirements, and generate tailored proposals. Your responsibilities will include evaluating customer process data, conducting product sizing and selection, and developing custom solutions when necessary. Additionally, you will provide technical support for pre and post-contract engineering activities, serving as a key liaison between internal teams, sub-suppliers, and customers.

Key Responsibilities and Accountabilities:

• Reviewing client specifications and interpreting customer requirements
• Evaluating customer process data to generate product sizing and selection
• Generating gap analysis between customer requirements and standard designs
• Preparing tender and contract review documentation
• Providing technical liaison between internal teams, sub-suppliers, and customers
• Assisting with the generation of customer progress reports

Key Competencies:

• Drive and adaptability to evaluate customer specifications and generate solutions across product lines
• Resilience and agility in managing changing requirements throughout the sales and fulfillment process
• Strong teamwork and collaboration skills across disciplines
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills for effective interaction in internal and external meetings
• Curiosity and problem-solving mindset to address customers' technical challenges and develop innovative solutions

Experience, Professional Qualifications, and Personal Requirements:

• Recognized Engineering qualification (Engineering Degree or relevant experience)
• Minimum 3 years of proven Engineering Experience, preferably in a mechanical engineering discipline
• Proficiency in MS Office and sales management tools (e.g., Salesforce)
• Willingness to occasionally travel for customer meetings