We are seeking a Technical Sales Engineer, responsible for building our sales strategy, selling our services and engineering capability as well as technical products. Duties will include working with the senior management team in developing the business plan; engaging new customers, presenting technical data and analysis to customers and providing first-level after-sales troubleshooting for products and services. This role is a critical link between our engineering solutions and our clients’ needs, contributing to the overall success of our company.
TAD Electronics:
We engineer and build bespoke control systems and devices that monitor buildings, construction sites, and vehicles all over Europe. We also designed, manufacture and sell a remote monitoring system for the marine market: vircru.com. Our systems and devices are easy to use and maintain, are incredibly durable and run at ultra-low power. People and businesses rely on them every day to perform to the highest standard.
Duties and responsibilities:
Providing customers with technical and functional information on our capabilities, services and products with the ultimate goal of offering cost-effective bespoke solutions to customer problems while maximising sales. Key responsibilities and duties include:
- Sourcing leads and engaging with potential customers.
- Developing business opportunities.
- Providing the management team with detailed reports on sales opportunities.
- Answering customer queries on functional or technical issues.
- Providing a point of communication between the Client and Account Managers.
- Arranging follow-up meetings with clients to retain their business and make further sales.
- Maintaining an up-to-date knowledge of our services, engineering capability and technical products as well as being aware of emerging technologies.
Skills and qualifications:
A mixture of industrial, technical and engineering skills that are relevant to the Electronics, Electrical and Electro-Mechanical fields alongside excellent sales and communication skills:
- Proven work experience as a Sales Engineer or similar role with a track record of selling complex solutions.
- Excellent knowledge of sales and marketing techniques.
- Excellent product or service knowledge including technical aspects, as well as the potential benefits a product or service could have for a customer.
- Ability to communicate technical or industry-specific information in an easy-to-understand format.
- Ability to provide excellent customer service, including after-sales communication and care.
- Ability to analyse and present sales data to management.
- Ability to forge strong, long-lasting relationships with customers.
- Ability to set their own schedule to manage and make appointments with clients.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Excellent presentation and creativity skills.
About You
The successful candidate is well organised with strong attention to detail. They are outgoing, professional and personable as a representative of the business. They are willing to take anything on and get involved in all aspects of the business. They are motivated and do not need close supervision to get the job done as this will be a largely autonomous role.
Details
This is a full-time permanent position (37½ hours per week). We allow 28 days plus bank holidays of paid holiday per year