Permanent role from day one
25 days holiday plus statutory
Hybrid working arrangements (2 days per week)
Flexible start times
Bonus scheme
5% match pension
Are you a current Technical Sales Engineer or are you an Engineer who is looking to break into sales and expand your horizons? Westray Recruitment Group is seeking to recruit a Technical Sales Engineer to support our client who produce products and solutions for the Power Utilities sector. The sales role covers direct sales to Power Utilities and sales through contractors/integration partners in the UK and the role is predominantly office based.
Reporting directly to the commercial lead, this would be a great opportunity to develop both technical and commercial skills.
Account Management, building and managing customer relationships and positioning the business for new opportunities. The sales cycle is typically six months to a year.
Sales of Automation products and solutions to Power Utilities and through contractors / system integrators in the UK/Ireland.
Technical sales of existing / new products and solutions into the Power Utility market and other sectors within the UK/Ireland.
Promotion & presentations of the organisations products, solutions and expertise.
Tendering of technical and commercial proposals.
Pre-qualification for opportunities.
Although this role is based at the Gateshead office, regular travel in UK will be required for pursuing opportunities and attending meetings.
Occasional travel to Europe may also be required.
The candidate may be new to Sales but with a good technical background. The candidate must be able to demonstrate the ability to identify and develop sales opportunities and to market technical solutions and services.
Sales driven and enthusiastic with a technical background. Product and solution training will be given.
The ability to identify and cultivate long-term business relationships
Application engineering background in control and automation projects.
Experience in selling to Power Utilities particularly automation equipment and SCADA systems.
Sales experience in any of the following: Active Network Management, Smart Grid Solutions, SCADA, Protection, Substation Automation, Distribution Automation, Renewable Energy or Communications.
Electrical Engineering qualification preferred
Some experience in producing technical and commercial proposals.
Delivering to sales targets.