Technical Sales Advisor
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Location: Newport
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. xsngvjr 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 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