Technical Sales Engineer
Chesterfield - S41
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Days Monday-Friday
Permanent Position
Metalis are working in partnership with a specialist engineering company involved in the design and manufacture of bespoke Material handling equipment.
*This role may require occasional travel to sites both within the UK and internationally.*
Technical Sales Engineer's are the key resource for the sales team and customers, engaging in many aspects of customer support and growth delivery. You will play a vital role in supporting the sales/marketing process by providing expert support and guidance, identifying solutions, developing target markets, customers and ensuring a seamless customer experience from initial enquiry through to implementation.
Duties & Responsibilities:
Develop and maintain strong professional relationships within target accounts.
New Customer/Market Development in support of External sales
Identify customer needs and opportunities, recommending tailored solutions to support growth.
Work closely with internal teams and external sales to research growth drivers and help support delivery of the plans
Collaborate closely with sales colleagues to deliver technical expertise throughout the sales cycle.
Provide on-site service and technical support, ensuring solutions meet customer requirements.
Own the Test/Demo area on a daily basis, preparing and conducting trials as necessary.
Liaise with the engineering team for support, drawings and documentation as required.
Produce accurate quotations in line with best practice and customer specifications.
Deliver technical training to sales colleagues, new starters, and customer teams.
Handle customer queries (phone/email) including technical support, pricing, and delivery updates.
Resolve customer issues effectively while upholding company values and objectivesPerson Specification:
Strong technical knowledge, ideally within materials handling, specifically automation or vacuum technology.
Excellent written and verbal communication, customer service, and problem-solving skills.
Comfortable in a fast-paced environment, with strong analytical and creative thinking.
Sales and marketing experience to support business development.
Professional, tactful approach to handling customer issues.
Driven, collaborative, and solution-oriented mindset.
Ideally 3+ years' experience in an Application Engineer or similar technical role.
Relevant technical diploma or equivalent qualification.
Experience with CRM systems (Salesforce desirable).Salary & Hours:
£35,000 - £40,000 per annum
Days Monday - Friday | Early finish on a Friday
23 Holidays per year plus Bank Holidays
Company contributory pension scheme
Westfield level 1If this vacancy sounds of interest, please apply today and one of our consultants will be in touch with suitable applications