Mechanical Sales Engineer

Position Summary:

We are hiring Mechanical Sales Engineers to support and drive our sales of industrial valves. This role is ideal for those with a passion for mechanical engineering and customer relationship management.

Technical sales engineers are a key point of contact for clients and provide both pre- and after-sales advice. Must liaise regularly with other members of the sales team and colleagues from a range of departments, such as:

• Design
• Development
• Productions
• Purchasing
• Quality
• Research
• Senior company managers.

Responsibilities

As a technical sales engineer, you'll need to:

• Search for new clients who might benefit from company products or services and maximize client potential in designated regions
• Develop long-term relationships with clients, through managing and interpreting their requirements
• Persuade clients that a product or service best satisfies their needs in terms of quality, price and delivery
• Negotiate tender and contract terms and conditions to meet both client and company needs
• Calculating client quotations and administering client accounts
• Provide pre-sales technical assistance and product education
• Work on after-sales support services and provide technical back up as required
• Arrange and carry out product training
• Analyze costs and sales
• Prepare reports for head office and keep customer records
• Meet regular sales targets and coordinate sales projects
• Support marketing activities by attending trade shows, conferences and other marketing events
• Make technical presentations and demonstrate how a product meets clients’ needs
• Liaise with other members of the sales team and other technical experts
• Help in the design of custom-made products
• Provide training and produce support material for other members of the sales team.