Technical Sales Engineer

Industry: Control Panels / OEM Panels / Switchgear/BMS Systems)

Remote:
Berkshire, Slough

My client is renowned for designing & manufacturing bespoke electrical control panels to the HVAC controls industry and is now expanding into control panels serving other industries. Our target clients would be OEM manufacturers with a requirement for either bespoke control panels / high volume panels that cater to a diverse range of industry sectors, they have evolved into an organization that provides leading edge solutions.

We are now looking to recruit a Technical Sales Engineer to join our team.

To succeed as a Technical Sales
- Engineer you must have experience in electrical single and three phase low voltage power / controls for commercial / industrial applications. The ideal candidate would also have experience in switch gear panels / develop there understanding of switch gear and variable speed drives. In addition, selling experience of systems is preferred with an existing customer base and be capable of cold calling to new clients and generate sales possibly in new markets (i.e.) end user business, Railway contractors, Specialist energy contractors, OEM clients etc.)

It will be necessary that the candidate is able to undertake estimating and quote all of their own enquiries and assist with enquiries given to them. The sales engineer will be expected to work to tight deadlines in order to meet client proposal dates and also to meet pre-defined sales/profit targets, provide daily / weekly reports detailing customer attendance, sales forecasts etc.

You must also have the following:

• IP / computer networking experience
• Electrical knowledge of 400v systems: 3 phase 400v motors, 1 phase motors –
• knowledge preferably of switch gear motor control centre's / control panels

Additionally, as the sales engineer must be PC literate / experience and use CRM, Microsoft applications, word, excel etc, have the ability to work alone and also be a team player with your peers.

It is essential that the candidate be able to time manage a weekly diary and be in regular contact with the director to mutually agree strategies and performance.

This position will involve site visits to carry out surveys on construction / client sites.