A market leading manufacturer of electronics components is looking for a Technical Sales Engineer to join their Taunton facility.
With a background in Engineering, Science or similar, and experience selling Electronics, Microelectronics or similar, you will join the Sales Team, supporting customers with their orders.
Reporting to the Sales Manager, you will work with the Sales team, to support customers with their product and service choices.
Within the role you will be working closely with a diverse range of customers across the UK, with a focus on providing both technical support and commercial information/pricing etc.
On a daily basis you will be talking with Engineers, Scientists, Researchers and Managers via phone and email, with occasional visits to customer sites.
Your role will be to understand customer requirements, suggest the best solutions and provide availability and pricing.
The successful candidate will have both strong technical, and communication skills, and should be highly organised with a focus on providing excellent customer support.
Product training will be given, but and understanding of engineering / science / electronics is required.
In return my client can offer an excellent salary, and strong career development opportunities. Looking forward in time, when the Sales Manager retires, there could be the opportunity to progress into the role of Sales Manager.
Qualifications and Experience:
Ideally you will have studied a Degree in Engineering, Science or Electronics and have experience working with customers.
Sales experience is preferred, although an aptitude and genuine interest in embarking on a commercial career will be considered.
Additional Information:
Candidates MUST be eligible to work and live in the UK, without requiring sponsorship. Copies of Visa and Passport will be requested for verification.
Candidates should have a full clean driving licence. There will be occasional travel to customer sites and suppliers, as well as trade shows.
Salary / benefits: c£35-38k, depend upon experience
Job Term: Permanent / Full Time / Onsite
Skills: Physics, Engineering, Electronics, Science, Sales, Customer Support, Account Management