Overview
Worcestershire (Hybrid Working Model). Oil & Gas equipment manufacturer based in the Worcestershire area is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer on a permanent basis. PRS Engineering has engaged with a new client in the Oil & Gas sector.
Summary of Job
* Position: Technical Sales Engineer
* Contract: Permanent
* Location: Worcestershire (Hybrid Working Model)
* Salary: up to £42.5K plus Performance bonus (paid twice yearly in June & December payslip), Plus Flexitime (employees can choose their working pattern)
* Industry: Oil & Gas
Duties and responsibilities
* Shall be fully committed to the achievement of company policies and objectives with special respect to quality and safety
* To win orders and maximise profit for equipment, especially for non-standard, bespoke projects
* To ensure quotations are competitive, well presented both technically and commercially and accurate to customer requirements
* To highlight deviations from enquiry specifications for efficient Contract Review and Order Processing
* To highlight benefits, advantages and ongoing savings when clients purchase equipment
* To carry out preliminary mechanical design of equipment, including initial design calculations to determine vessel thicknesses and construction details for cost-effective quotations
* To ensure customer satisfaction with respect to design and achievable delivery schedules
* To ensure quotations are prepared timely and keep the client informed of delays or developments
* Responsible for calculating accurate costings and realistic delivery lead times to maximise competitiveness and profitability
* To request extensions to bid deadlines when required
* To organise, schedule and prioritise the submission of bids in the absence of the Sales Manager
* To attend bid clarifications and reply with commercially and technically satisfactory responses
* To produce enquiries and provide quotations for factored products within the range
* To continuously develop product and applications knowledge by attending training and liaising with Engineering and sub-vendors
* To develop knowledge of customers’ businesses, contracts, markets, and projects
* To build and maintain good working relationships with customers and agents
* To carry out contract reviews in accordance with in-house procedures and hand over contracts to Engineering and Production
* To maintain enquiry files in accordance with in-house procedures
* To undertake additional duties as necessary to ensure smooth sales operations and ongoing improvements
* To undertake reasonable instructions from senior personnel as appropriate
Qualifications/Experience
* GCSE minimum grade 4/5 (or equivalent Grade C) in English and Maths
* HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent; Proficient in Microsoft Office
* Previous technical experience in sales/customer service preferred
Key Competencies
* Good verbal and written communication skills
* Professional personal presentation
* Initiative and drive
* Reliability and focus
* Attention to detail
* Adaptable
* Team player and able to meet deadlines
Benefits
* Company bonus x 2
* Company pension scheme
* Life insurance (death in service)
* 23 days holiday (19 floating days, 4 fixed towards Christmas shutdown) + extra service days + Bank holidays
* Holidays + Birthday Leave (after 2 full calendar years’ service)
* Training opportunities
* Free on-site parking
* Free eye tests and contribution towards lenses/spectacles for VDU users, if appropriate
Hours of work
Office hours enable flexi-time working, covering a 37-hour week. Flexible start and finish times are available with core hours which must be covered each day. Monday to Thursday covers an 8-hour shift and Friday covers a 5-hour shift.
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