External Sales Engineer
My client, a World Class solutions provider to the energy industry specialising in design, manufacture, and technical services, are looking for an External Sales Engineer. This is a fantastic opportunity for an External Sales Engineer (a background within the O&G Industry and Offshore Drilling equipment is desired but not essential) to maximise on their knowledge and assist a growing business expand their customer base, through regular visits to maintain and develop existing clients and look to engage with new UK clients.
The role is Aberdeen based, travel to the office in West Yorkshire will be required fortnightly and some international travel may be required.
Main responsibilities will include but not be limited to:
- Create new prospects and maintain new customer accounts either domestic or international. Contract negotiation.
- Respond to all customer enquiries and needs directly related to managed accounts.
- Proposal and quotation preparation.
- Establishing strong relationships in order to become a valued technical sales resource to the customer.
- Manage the preparation of customer focused technical and commercial quotations, feasibility reports and other documentation.
- Develop potentially new areas of business through active market research for the desired product line.
About You
- HNC or above in Mechanical Engineering or extensive oil and gas experience.
- The successful candidate will have a detailed level of engineering knowledge and experience with mechanical handling equipment.
- Be familiar with the onshore/offshore oil and gas industry in particular in Europe, Middle East and South America
- In-depth understanding of the sales processes as applied to high value engineering projects.
- Have strong project management / negotiation skills.
- Proven track record in developing and securing sales.
Salary £ 40,000- £45,000 DOE + commission Car Allowance following probationary period.
For more information about this role apply now or call Sally at Headway Recruitment.
