Sales Engineer

My client is an established, leading manufacturer and supplier of electrical power distribution equipment and pioneers of super low loss amorphous transformer technology. The company prides itself on their flagship product which saves money, saves energy, cuts carbon, and offers an innovative solution to the worldwide challenge of reducing energy wastage.
They have a fantastic opportunity for an experienced, dynamic sales professional to join their sales team.
The Role:
Reporting to the iDNO Sales Manager, your key responsibilities will be:
• Working in co-ordination with the iDNO Sales Manager to identify and target growth opportunities
• Develop new accounts by nurturing and maximising sales whilst providing market-leading customer service levels
• Achieve personal sales targets and KPI s whilst working towards the combined iDNO sales target
• Review customer enquiries, including the review of project specifications
• Use the CRM tools to efficiently manage new opportunities and request quotations from the Tendering department
• Provide timely and accurate quotations, in-line with the customer and company expectations, including collaboration with 3rd party suppliers and contractors where necessary
• Prepare annual business and account plans for key customers to focus sales activity and marketing support for the area
• Manage day-to-day customer requirements, including responses to commercial and technical queries
• Attend pre and post order meetings, at both customer sites and the office
• Review the suitability of Customer Terms and Conditions in order to maintain the commercial position.
• Be the primary point of contact for selected customers identified as Sales Engineer ICP / iDNO accounts
• Collaborate with key internal departments, including tendering, engineering, production and accounts to ensure the customer expectations are maintained
• Attend and present at both client meetings and company events; exhibitions and CPD s across the UK and overseas as required
To succeed you will have:
• A proven sales track record, ideally within the Electrical Power Supply Sector or within a technical Manufacturing / supply sector
• A natural ability to build rapport and a hunger for success
• A confident and dynamic personality
• Excellent communication skills at all levels
• Industry knowledge in the Electrical Power Sector, ideally in transformers
• A positive, forward thinking and proactive outlook
• A full UK driving licence
• An electrical engineering background or qualification
• Must be flexible as UK and occasional international travel forms part of the role
Salary and benefits:
Salary negotiable
Car Allowance
Working from home
25 days holiday per year plus bank holidays
Employee Benefit Programme
OTE Bonus Scheme
Pension