Sales Engineer (International Engineering Company) at Summit Recruitment and Search

Key Requirements

• Achieve a monthly profitable order level to ensure he/she meets or exceeds the annual sales target set by the Company for the Sales Engineer
• Generate sales to exceed forecast
• Generate profitable orders from the sales accounts assigned, ensuring complete customer satisfaction and to establish a long term relationship of trust and confidence between the company and their valued customer
• Maintain a full understanding of the market. Be aware of market developments and the activities of the competition. Identify sales opportunities and understand how to convert them
• Conduct customer training and to co‐ordinate promotional activities with the Sales Team Leader or Sales Manager/General Manager
• Handle customer complaints and quality concerns regarding the products and services supplied
• Maintain an active call planning and reporting system, and be prepared to provide regular updates of his/her activities – customer visits, quotations, orders etc
• Develop and maintain a high level knowledge of their products as well as their application through a programme of self‐study and company conducted training
• To perform any special projects or tasks that may be assigned to from time to time
• Ensure that customers receive accurate and timely quotations for products/services; may expedite orders. Follows up with customers to ensure satisfaction with product/service and to identify needs for potential future business
• Assist customer with installation and commissioning of electronic controls, electrical and mechanical components

Qualifications

• Minimum Bachelor degree in Mechanical or Mechatronic Engineering with relevant experience
• At least 5 years working experience in engineering and sales
• Suitable competency in Windows computing, Word, Access database, excel and power point with some experience in AUTOCAD drawing.  Additional experience in any CRM software will be an added advantage
• Electronic / Electrical competency with basic electronic communication language
• Ability to work on your own and in a team
• Minimum 2 years driving vehicle experience with valid driving licence
• A flexible approach to work and hours
• A willingness to travel and stay on overnight trips
• Basic knowledge of French language will be an added advantage
• Strong technical background and previous experience in similar or same environment