Sales Engineer - Halifax, United Kingdom - Fortem People Ltd

Fortem People Ltd

Verified Company

Halifax, United Kingdom

3 weeks ago

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Tom O´Connor

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Description

Our client is a market leader in it's field with a reputation for excellence in the manufacture, supply, installation and service of it's products.

Established in 1800, they are still independently owned and still very much a family business.

As Sales Engineer, you'll be representing the business on a global scale with regular travel oversees weeks of the year). You'll be based in Halifax when not travelling.

Knowledge, Experience & Education

University education in an engineering field is desirable but not essential.
Technical/engineering experience/education with ability to learn and understand a complex manufacturing processes.
Whilst a technical background is required, the most important quality is an ability and willingness to learn about and understand the product

Key Accountabilities/Tasks:

Managing assigned sales territories and clients.
Building and maintaining relationships with clients.
Identifying and establishing new business opportunities
Organising and conducting regular local and international sales visits.
Giving demonstrations, training and technical presentations to help clients discover and understand products/services.
Attending trade exhibitions, conferences and meetings.
Supporting the Company's global team of regional sales representatives.
Managing the Company's regional sales representatives, receiving (monthly/quarterly) reports on visits they have carried out and updates on potential new customers or projects.
Writing reports on sales visits and opportunities and ensuring any actions are carried out and followed through.
Creating a sales travelling plan based on opportunities, cost and glass market evaluation.
Providing aftersales support to clients, including investigation and processing of customer complaints.
Supporting the company's marketing functions.
Engagement with the Company's social media platforms and other marketing communications.
Negotiating sales orders and contracts, terms and conditions
Sales order processing.