Internal sales engineer

With over 25 years experience, out client is one of the UK rsquo;s leading manufacturers of dust, fume, and mist extraction equipment. They specialise in high air volume, low velocity extraction systems, providing a demonstrable working extraction solution to a wide range of dust and fume problems. Due to maternity leave, our client is now seeking an Internal Sales Engineer for a minimum of 12 months (most likely 18 months), However, the role will be extended for the right person as they are always looking to add talented people to their team Based in their Colchester office, you will be responsible for supporting customers across a wide range of industries; working with them to identify appropriate solutions from our market leading range of dust, fume, and mist extraction products. You will be customer focussed and enjoy high levels of customer contact to help specify and sell their products. This role is office based, with occasional customer visits or exhibitions to support. Key responsibilities will be: * Become familiar with their market leading range of dust, fume, and mist extraction units. * Be the initial point of contact for customer queries. * Develop and close sales of all product ranges to help achieve company sales targets. * Produce quotes for new units, spares, service as appropriate. * Work closely with other members of the sales team to ensure all customers are cared for fully and professionally. * Maintain customer records and CRM system * Provide technical advice to existing and potential customers. The Candidate: * Experience of selling within a technical, manufacturing environment * Technically minded, with the ability to understand a range of manufacturing and engineering processes. * Ability to understand technical concepts * High standard of written and spoken English * Good level of ability in Microsoft Word and Excel * Driving license * You must be comfortable working in a small company with a close-knit team