Internal sales engineer

Our client is a successful and well-established manufacturer, they are looking for an Internal Sales Engineer to join their team. You will be customer-focused and responsible for the successful quotation of high-volume order requests. This job would suit someone with an Engineering background or Engineering qualifications with previous experience as a Sales Executive / Account Manager / Sales Representative / Key Account Manager / Sales Consultant / Business Development Executive / Business Development Manager, or other similar Technical Sales role. bull; Salary - Up to GBP35,000 depending on experience + Bonus (up to 10% of salary) bull; Working Hours - 37 hours per week, 8.00am ndash; 4.30pm Monday to Thursday, and 8.00am ndash; 1.00pm on Friday. bull; Hybrid role - 3 days in the office, and 2 days working from home (optional) Responsibilities: bull; Build relationships with customers, external/internal sales team, and agents to work effectively and secure profitable orders. bull; To correctly interpret customer requirements, and to offer an appropriate solution from the product range. bull; To ensure that orders are correctly entered into the SAP system once received, and arrange handover and/or kick off meetings as required within the time allowed in the contract delivery schedule. bull; To develop Key Customer Accounts in conjunction with Internal Sales Manager and Product Manager. bull; Visit customers if and when required. bull; To work as an effective team member by offering control and choke valve expertise and flexibility of cover and assistance to others when required. bull; To ensure that processes and procedures are followed in accordance with the Quality Management System. bull; Any other duties that may be required to meet the needs of the company. bull; Participate in training sessions, seminars, and continuing development to stay abreast of new technical developments. bull; Support in budgeting and forecasting. bull; Support in the preparation and delivery of annual Input, Sales Profit budgets in line with the product range strategy expectations. bull; Ensure all work personally undertaken is carried out in compliance with current H S rules and safety systems and is in line with the requirements of the duty of care document. bull; Achieve year on year growth targets through the budget and forecasting process bull; Execute the specific sales plans and strategies to optimise existing and potential business bull; Recommend sales, product, and pricing strategies bull; Maintain customer interface to increase sales to existing accounts and attract new Candidate Requirements: bull; Internal technical sales experience in the Valve and/or Pump industry, dealing with large projects and customer specifications. bull; An in-depth knowledge of Valves and Pumps. Control and Choke Valves / Isolation Valves would be desired, but just any Valve knowledge is fine. bull; A background / qualification in Mechanical Engineering is desirable, not essential. bull; Understand difference between Castings, Forgings and Bar material. bull; Competent user of Microsoft Office packages. bull; Good knowledge of MRP Systems and SAP is desirable, not essential. Benefits: bull; 26 days annual leave + 7 Bank Holidays bull; Holiday Buy Scheme - Purchase up to 5 days extra annual leave with equal monthly payroll deductions bull; Pension Scheme - Up to 8% employer contributions bull; Enhanced Company Sick Pay bull; Life Assurance - 2 x annual salary if not in the pension scheme, 4 x salary if a member of the pension scheme bull; Cycle to Work Scheme bull; Volunteering Scheme ndash; support your local community bull; DSE Eye Test Vouchers bull; Free Car Parking bull; Employee Assistance Programme - Confidential external support ndash; face to face counselling bull; Discounts, cash back and offers - offers on big high street stores, travel, show tickets, cinema gym membership and lots more