Technical Sales Engineer
Essex (Candidate must be commutable)
£30,000 Basic + Bonus + Car + Laptop + Phone
Application Deadline: 30/08/2010
Vacancy Reference - TS01
Company
Established in 1987, our client has a reputation for providing high quality diesel engine service in the marine, industrial and offshore sectors to companies all over the world. Our client supports their customers with mechanical expertise, spares and repairs always conscious of their requirements including delivering bespoke high spec projects. Their dedication is reflected in their ISO 9001:2000 certification. They are a rapidly growing company that have built their business on technical knowhow and integrity mixed with excellent customer service and an attention to detail that is rarely found
Role
Reporting into the Commercial Director your role will include the retention and growth of existing client relationships as well as the investigation, research and tender for new clients. The current business split is around 70% existing to 30% new.This role will include:
- Regular visits to these clients in order to communicate the available support that our client gives its client’s.
- Having a hands-on approach to other company projects.
- Supporting and providing input into the Sales and Marketing plan by detailing your findings and feedback from clients contacted.
- Responsibility for drafting quotations against the customer requirements in an ongoing focus to Increase average number of orders per client and introduce new clients.
- Working 2 days per week from the office in Essex, however due to our worldwide client base, this could include travel accordingly.
Our client is to a degree flexible on where you live although realistically you need to consider that you would need to be capable of 2 days in Essex.
Person
To apply to this role you MUST have knowledge of the industrial or marine diesel engines and equipment industry. You will ideally have experience of dealing with clients in shipping, offshore, traction or industrial sectors. You will be energetic, motivated, organised and most importantly be focused on quality with an acute attention to detail. Honesty and integrity are also vital if you are to be considered.You will need a friendly outgoing personality to build beneficial relationships and be fully competent at presenting. You will be expected to progress with the company with opportunities for development and increased responsibilities.
We would be particularly interested in anyone who has ongoing contacts within the major oil companies (BG Group, BP, Total, Shell, Exon, etc)
Starting Package
£30,000 Basic + Bonus + car + laptop + phone
