Technical Sales

Randstad Business Solutions ,
Bromsgrove, Worcestershire
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £18,000 per annum

Overview

Technical Inside/Field Sales Engineer Benefits: Private medical cover, laptop, performance related bonus scheme, pension, childcare vouchers. Ongoing NVQ training and product training. As a key member of the sales team (initially office based with the right candidate progressing to a Field Sales) you will build relationships with customers dealing with technical sales inquiries, producing quotes following through to receipt and processing of the order. This will involve a high level of organisation, time management and technical understanding and will require excellent communication and presentation skills. Candidates will be technically competent and ideally have sales experience or a keen desire to learn. Role Work with customers and operations to identify the best solution for their application Prepare quotations and follow up tracking win rate. Provide pre and post commercial and technical sales support. Identify and implementing improvement activities and projects to support profitable growth. Monitor market and develop strategies to exploit strengths and mitigate weaknesses Generate case studies and support use of social media and the company Own assigned product lines ensuring margins and availability are optimised Maintain CRM, pricing and customer interaction Potential travel to customer sites You will need: To be commercially 'savvy' Excellent written, verbal and interpersonal skills A track record winning new business A technical background - electrical, water, sensor, physics or earth sciences background A can-do attitude Excellent PC and MS Office skills To be self-motivated, resilient, and able to work to deadlines. A strong work ethic, be results orientated and able to work with minimal supervision. To be enthusiastic, with high standards and an excellent attention to detail. The ability to organise your own work and manage own time effectively. A full UK driving licence. Be available to travel internationally Randstad Business Support acts as an employment business when supplying temporary staff and as an employment agency when introducing candidates for permanent employment with a client. Randstad Business Support is an equal opportunities employer and decisions are made on merits alone.