Technical Sales Engineer (Internal based) – Renewable Energy/Electrical Industry
 
Salary: £Negotiable plus Profit Related Bonus, Pension Scheme & 25 days holiday
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday
Location: Rugby, Warwickshire  
Company Description: A leading profitable £1.3billion Electrical Distributor in the UK & Ireland and an independent, privately owned company. Trading from more than 380 branches Nationwide and employing more than 4,000 well trained, dedicated and professional staff. This role offers an exciting opportunity to be a part of their continued success. Fantastic career progression and various training schemes available for all staff.
Role:
  • To provide an unrivalled service in all areas of the Sales function, where the focus is Customer First
  • To develop new lines of business and customer bases
  • Managing multiple tasks including sales, purchasing and keeping all relevant paperwork up to date
  • Feedback market intelligence to the Branch Manager
  • Raise Company's profile within the Renewable Energy market
Ideal Candidate:
  • English and Maths to good secondary level standard CSE, GSE/GSE or equivalent
  • A positive and hardworking attitude with the ability to work under pressure
  • A proven track record of working in sales, dynamic with a good sense of humour and a passion for achievement and success
  • Effective communication with fellow staff and suppliers' representatives is a key ability, as are professional negotiating skills
  • Renewable Energy Technology and/or electrical industry sales/customer service experience desirable
  • Ability to self-manage, with high level of self-motivation and organisation
  • Pride in your work & attention to detail
 Key Responsibilities:
  • Effectively process all Customer enquiries, quote and orders in accordance with Company's procedures
  • Placing orders with suppliers at the lowest cost, appropriate to quality with on-time delivery
  • Communicate/liaise and build relationships with suppliers to ensure they meet the company’s requirements and that procedures and administration of paperwork is managed effectively & efficiently
  • Communicate/liaise and ensure the resolution for the customer on all matters relating to their contact with the company
  • Participate in meetings with Sales, Management and Customers as and when requested
  • Assist in the development and implementation of a proactive order winning strategy
  • Development and effective relationship with all members of staff to ensure excellent communication
  • Participate in all initiatives to improve profit within areas identified for improvement
  • Follow business systems and procedures
  • Deliver results in a timely and cost effective manner