*German Speaking Sales Engineer (UK Based)**The Company:*For over 30 years UFO Lighting have been at the forefront of the lighting industry. We offer a complete service to our clients – including specifying, designing, manufacturing and installing the highest quality lighting products. We produce both fibre optic and LED lighting systems for several sectors – including architectural, gallery & display, commercial, residential and sensory.We have an impressive list of high-profile clients who choose to work with us repeatedly as they have found that we offer innovative high-quality products combined with outstanding levels of service.*The Role:*Due to expansion we are looking to recruit an additional Sales Engineer to join our busy sales team and work extensively with our German speaking clients. To fulfil this role, you will be a bright, forward thinking and driven individual who has previous experience in a similar sales position. Experience in the lighting industry is desirable but not essential as full training in our range of products will be provided.We are looking for someone who is comfortable and capable of:* Building and maintaining successful leads and developing them into clients - both using the phone or emails, and in the field with face-to-face meetings.* Communicating with clients in German language, arranging meetings, building new relationships and developing proposals to suit their needs.* Working with architects, designers and mechanical & electrical consultants across Europe to deliver high quality lighting solutions for their projects.* Identifying potential projects at an early stage and contact the decision makers to have UFO products specified on the project.* Demonstrating our product range and capabilities to specifiers on a regular basis.* Attending meetings and site visits with clients, some European travel will be required.* Liaising with our designers and production team to ensure that clients receive the high quality of service and products they are accustomed to.* Completing sales related paperwork and CRM systems in a timely, efficient and precise manner.*The Person:*The ideal candidate will:* Have previous experience working in a similar sales role and will have the ability to close sales, push targets and deliver exceptional results.* Have previous experience working with specifiers, architects, designers, and mechanical & electrical consultants.* Be able to demonstrate excellent working relationships with clients.* Be well versed in the use of Microsoft Office and be generally IT literate. Previous use of a CRM system for recording client interactions would also be useful.* Be self-motivated, articulate and able to communicate clearly with clients and other staff members of all levels.* Have the personality and ability to negotiate with and build strong, lasting relationships with our European clients.* Be extremely organised with the ability to set priorities and meet deadlines.* Be willing to travel, including overnight stays away from home. Travel includes visiting our extensive client base overseas is also required from time-to time.* Be willing to represent our business at trade shows in Europe and UK 2-3 times per year.* Be able to demonstrate an ability to market our products and services through the use of web and social media platforms.This is a fantastic opportunity for anyone with a passion for sales to join a successful, progressive, multinational company. We provide a competitive salary plus commissions, a company mobile, laptop and iPad and full training.You can apply by submitting your CV and cover letter through indeed, via email, by post or in person at our head office in Coldstream, Berwickshire.Please take the time to read our job applicant privacy policy which is located at_http://www.fibreopticlighting.com/pdf/ufo-eapn.pdf_If you have any questions or queries with this policy please get in touch, otherwise we will carry on processing your application based on the terms contained in the policy._*\*Please note: UFO would not like to be contacted by recruitment agencies to help fill our positions.*_Job Types: Full-time, PermanentSchedule:* Monday to FridayWork Location: In personReference ID: SAL_E0125