Wallace Hind Selection
We're hiring a Sales Engineer to join a global engineering manufacturer based in Coventry. Whether you're a graduate, apprentice-trained engineer or have a few years' industry experience, we'll give you the training and support to build a successful career in technical sales. BASIC SALARY: Up to £43,000 BENEFITS: · Annual bonus up to 25% of basic salary · Full mobile communications set up including mobile & laptop · 25 Days Holiday plus bank holidays · Generous Pension Scheme (8% company contribution) · Life Assurance · Healthcare Scheme · Childcare Vouchers · Company Share Incentive · Flexible working from home policy LOCATION: You will ideally be based in or near Coventry. You will cover the UK, Ireland and Nordic regions. Travel is required, including overnight stays. COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Coventry, Nuneaton, Rugby, Leamington Spa, Warwick, Kenilworth, Solihull, Hinckley, Tamworth and Birmingham. JOB DESCRIPTION: Sales Engineer, Graduate – Industrial Components, Engineering Solutions – Manufacturing & Industrial Markets
As our Sales Engineer, you'll work with distributors, OEMs and end users, helping customers identify the right engineering solutions for their applications. You'll inherit existing accounts while also developing new business opportunities across a wide range of industrial markets. This is a consultative sales role where technical credibility is essential.
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: Sales Engineer, Graduate – Industrial Components, Engineering Solutions – Manufacturing & Industrial Markets
· Manage and grow existing customer accounts · Identify and develop new business opportunities · Support distributors with product training and technical advice · Visit customers across your territory · Build and manage a sales pipeline using CRM · Deliver against sales targets and KPIs · Work closely with experienced Sales Engineers and product specialists · Identify opportunities for engineering solutions across multiple sectors PERSON SPECIFICATION: Sales Engineer, Graduate – Industrial Components, Engineering Solutions – Manufacturing & Industrial Markets We're looking for someone with strong engineering fundamentals and the ambition to build a long-term career in technical sales. You don't need years of commercial experience; what's most important is your curiosity, willingness to learn and ability to communicate confidently with both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
You'll ideally have: · HNC, HND, Degree or equivalent in Mechanical, Automotive, Aerospace or related Engineering · Ability to read engineering drawings and technical documentation · Engineering experience through education, apprenticeship or industry · Strong communication and relationship-building skills · Interest in developing a career in technical sales · Self-motivation and good organisation skills · Willingness to travel across the UK, Ireland and Nordic regions THE COMPANY:
We have 50 years in business as a very successful innovator and manufacturer of precision components and powertrain. We are now part of a multinational, billion dollar corporation with its own track record and sales successes, and we are now looking to expand our sales force to develop new business from a large range of existing, trusted customers – whilst following leads to add to that client list. PROSPECTS: Are good in a very well respected international group, with a large structures sales team across the UK and worldwide. It is highly likely you will have worked in any of the following roles and/or markets, and worked with the following products and/or services: Sales Engineer, Internal Sales Engineer, Technical Support Engineer, Apprentice Engineer – Graduate – Bearings, Power Transmission, Industrial Components, Mechanical Engineering, Manufacturing, Industrial Automation, OEMs, Heavy Industry, Automotive, Rail, Aerospace, Renewables, Marine, Mining, Metals, Construction Equipment. INTERESTED? Please click apply. You will receive an acknowledgement of your application. Wallace Hind Selection, alongside our client embrace diversity, champion equality, and foster inclusion to create a work environment where everyone belongs and thrives. Please Note: Wallace Hind Selection have been chosen as the retained recruitment partner of our client and therefore any direct applications to our client from candidates or agencies will be forwarded on to us direct. REF: SM18511, Wallace Hind Selection
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