We are looking for a External Sales Engineer to join the team. You will work out of the Bristol office and be part of a team responsible for the sales and promotion of the industrial automation products and services we offer. This external role is to develop and grow sales in existing accounts and establish new accounts in your sales area. You will have a direct role in the development of the Branch providing you with long term career prospects and an opportunity to progress your career.
What we're looking for
* This position is available to a motivated individual with a good technical background wanting to make progression into Technical sales and support.
* This vacancy is open to candidates with practical engineering experience and qualification.
* To work individually and meet sales targets and goals.
* To work as a member of a sales team.
You will be responsible for:
* Maintaining and growing sales to existing customers.
* Developing new customers from sales leads or on your own initiative.
* Making technical recommendations to meet customer’s requirements.
* Discussing technical issues with customers.
* Advising on the configuration of their products.
Within this role you will:
* Deal with small to major customers in your geographic area.
* Develop enquiries and prepare quotations & detailed contract proposals.
* Follow up enquiries by phone, e-mail.
* Offer technical advice and assistance.
* Become familiar with all control components, sensors, PLC’s and software packages.