Technical Sales Engineer

JOB – Sales Engineer



LOCATION – Remote / Field-Based in the UK



TERM- Permanent



SALARY - £45,000-£60,000, dependent on experience



My client is a specialist manufacturer within the Oil & Gas and Energy industries. They are looking for a Sales Engineer to join their team based in Southampton on a permanent basis.



The role will involve working remotely / travelling around the UK to visit customers and go to trade shows.



The Sales Engineer will ideally have the following attributes:



An educational or hands-on background in Engineering

Experienced in/knowledge of Oil & Gas or similar Energy/Process industries would be ideal

Technical Mechanical Engineering knowledge to understand quotations and queries

Confident knowledge of maintenance, installation and repair

Previous experience supporting customers in a similar technical / sales role would be beneficial 

Excellent customer-service skills and a passion for sales 

Confident and driven for career progression

Excellent communication skills are required

Be self-motivated and driven

Be keen to develop as part of an organisation long term

A full UK driving licence and your own vehicle 



The Sales Engineer role will involve:



Identifying, maintaining and developing sales opportunities for the company

Providing technical support and supporting technical delivery of the company’s products and services

Account Management of existing clients

Handling queries and providing quotations to progress further sales opportunities

Visiting customer sites and attending exhibitions when required

Upselling and developing relationships

Working with the Projects Team to convert client requirements into details designs and technical instructions

Processing purchase orders onto the MRP system

Excellent opportunities for training and development, with room to progress within the company 



If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up to date CV as soon as possible