Technical Sales

Rushall, Walsall
5 days ago
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Technical Sales

Aldridge

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 per annum (DOE)

Monday to Friday, office hours.

PERMANENT OPPORTUNITY

Benefits:

  • Casual dress

  • On-site parking

  • Company events

  • Company pension

  • Cycle to work scheme

  • Employee discount

    Job Role:

    Looking to harness your technical expertise while achieving sales success? Our client is on the hunt for a dynamic Technical Sales Engineer to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

    If you thrive in a fast-paced environment and derive satisfaction from surpassing customer expectations, then this role is tailor-made for you!

    As the bridge between innovative solutions and client requirements, you'll play a pivotal role in turning inquiries into successful conversions.

    Job Responsibilities:

  • Generating your own leads and dealing with enquiries via phone, email, website etc.

  • Building strong relationships with the Sales Support team and customers

  • Utilising and updating CRM system.

  • Communicating with current and lapsed customers.

  • To provide support for the Sales department as required regarding enquiries.

  • To ensure timely and professional response to enquiries

  • To maximise profitable sales and to follow each enquiry to its conclusion.

  • To prepare and send quotations

  • Manage and coordinate pipeline ensuring projects run smoothly from start to finish.

  • To efficiently and effectively coordinate all assigned projects or their parts through to completion, ensuring customer satisfaction. This may involve outsourcing to other suppliers, requiring on-site inspection and update visits.

  • To carry out administration related to queries and orders, as necessary.

  • To share knowledge and provide support regarding basic conversion work to the Sales team.

  • Support the Sales department and other colleagues whenever needed, fostering a collaborative spirit.

    Requirements / Qualifications:

  • Degree or equivalent in Engineering would be beneficial

  • Technical sales experience within building services or architecture would be desirable.

  • Good knowledge of Health & Safety and ISO9001

  • Be familiar with managing a sales pipeline.

  • Confident in all Microsoft packages.

  • Previous experience using CRM systems.

  • Excellent communication skills.

  • Sales, Business and Marketing knowledge/skills.

  • Customer focused and driven.

    If you have not heard from us within 48 hours, then please assume you have been unsuccessful on this occasion.

    This role is being advertised by Kenect Recruitment who are acting as an Employment Agency regarding this vacancy

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