Sales Engineer - Electronics Manufacturing

Introduction

For over 40 years, my well established, well respected and customer centric client has been at the forefront of PCBAs, final assemblies and full turnkey box-build solutions.

In association with the marketing team, the business development team is responsible for generating leads, creating opportunities that result in requests for quotation and negotiating contracts.

You will work within the team to develop and maintain a pipeline of opportunities that will ensure year on year growth across the three UK factories within the South / South East ( M3, M4, M25)

Main responsibilities of a Sales Engineer

Help generate leads using all available tools and professional networks.

Secure meetings and visits with prospective customers.

Follow up on enquiries and opportunities, being the first point of contact for prospective customers.

Produce proposals, quotations and contracts as needed, taking ownership for the on-time delivery of these responses.

Engage with our factories, developing strong working relationships with key stakeholders and facilitating prospective customer visits.

Work closely with the factory NPI teams to ensure we successfully embed new customers into the business.

Accurately record data, activities and information into our CRM systems.

Be an ambassador of the brand by setting an excellent example and first impression.

About you as a Sales Engineer

Good understanding of the demands of Contract Manufacturing; including electro-mechanical assembly, PCBA manufacturing, prototyping, test development and component sourcing.

High-level communications skills; as the face of the company, the ability to engage, influence and negotiate with senior management stakeholders.

Ability to take on-board complex technical data and interpret into 'real’ and 'practical’ requirements and actions.

Ability to work calmly and effectively in pressurised environments; responding proactively to quick timescales and deadlines.

Willingness to work collaboratively with all internal departments to share customer insight, update on development timelines and deliver new business from contract agreement to NPI to live customer.

Commercial awareness is essential.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Car / Car allowance

Bonus scheme

Working hours Full time is 37 hours per week

Mon to Thurs 08:30 to 17:00 and Fri 08:30 to 13:30

Holiday 25 days plus Bank Holidays (includes Christmas shutdown)

Pension scheme Auto-enrolment with 5% employee and 3% company contributions

Life cover Death in service cover (x3 annual salary) after probation period

Wellbeing support Free & confidential access 24/7 to Employee Assistance Programme

If this sounds like you and you are keen for a new opportunity to be part of this busy and dynamic team, apply now.