Technical Sales Advisor
Location: Newport
All the relevant skills, qualifications and experience that a successful applicant will need are listed in the following description.
Salary: £30k
Yolk Recruitment is currently partnering with a leading engineering client to recruit a Technical Sales Advisor to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a global customer base, managing enquiries and providing technical solutions that meet client needs.
Key Responsibilities
* Handle customer enquiries promptly, acknowledging receipt and reviewing technical requirements.
* Accurate quotations and responsive support to technical queries.
* Work closely with internal teams including Engineering, Production, Quality, and Purchasing to obtain necessary information.
* Prepare accurate quotations based on customer specifications, including labour, material, and service costs where applicable.
* Negotiate tender and contract terms in alignment with client and company objectives.
* Manage an allocated territory as required, building long-term relationships with customers.
* Ensure timely communication of customer feedback, technical queries, and lead-time requirements to management.
* Work towards meeting sales targets and deadlines, contributing to the achievement of gross profit margin (GPM) targets.
Experience:
* Technical sales or mechanical manufacturing experience desirable but not essential.
* Strong customer focus and commercial awareness
* Experience working in technical background
* Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
* Familiarity with ERP systems (Visual experience is advantageous)
* Good IT literacy and presentation skills
* Understanding of supply chain processes
Behavioural Attributes:
* Excellent planning, organisational, and analytical skills
* Confident and professional communication, including telephone manner
* Self-motivated with a strong achievement xxuwjjq drive
* Flexible, collaborative, and innovative mindset
* Strong negotiation, networking, and teamwork abilities
Benefits
* Basic salary up to £30k
* Annual bonus
* Contributory membership of Pension Scheme
* Death in Service Benefit (linked with Pension Scheme) of 3 annual salary
* Free car parking, plus secure parking for motorbikes and bicycles
* 25 days' holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
* Annual eye test if working continuously on screens
* £60 contribution towards new prescription glasses if needed
* Christmas Savings Club
* PPE provided