Technical sales engineer

Position: Technical Sales Engineer Area: Covering Yorkshire Lincolnshire Salary: GBP45k - GBP50k basic + commission + car Sector: Cutting Tools The Role: * Provide the necessary day-to-day sales and technical support that is required to meet the sales objectives of the company. * Identify, develop and monitor sales with specific distribution and direct end user accounts to effectively cover designated sales area and achieve company sales targets * Make regular customer calls with Distributor sales personnel to accounts and other end-users that are potential customers for company products * Independently identify and develop new customers * Technically support company products at their end users and their distributors * Document products performance by regularly preparing and submitting test reports and cost savings documents as required * Submit reports and forecasts as requested on a regular and prompt basis * Adhere to company policies and procedures during day-to-day business activities * Always conduct his/herself in a manner that would reflect proudly upon the image of the company * Monitor Competitor Activities * Apply and demonstrate products using examples or catalogues and emphasize value added features and benefits to the end user * maintain thorough working application knowledge of all company products using Product Announcements/ catalogues and regular communication with Product Managers * Regularly communicate market trends and competitor activity to the General Manager * promote the company image and products through customer attendance to Head Office and involvement in / Seminars / Product Launch / Promotions / Exhibitions / Visits * Other duties that may be agreed with you to enhance the company rsquo;s image and/or performance Requirements: * Minimum of 3 years sales experience with industrial cutting tools OR Five years of manufacturing experience and an ability to sell * Must have manufacturing experience including CNC machining and/or programming * General understanding of business practices * Have exceptional verbal and written communication skills * Basic computer skills including the ability to use Excel, Word, PowerPoint * Full driving license