Siltbuster is looking for a dynamic and experienced Technical Sales Engineer to support our Industrial Wastewater Treatment Sector operations in East Midlands/North East, ideally placed around Lincoln, Nottingham or Cambridge or the surrounding areas.
The successful sector Sales Engineer will maintain and build relationships both new and old customers whilst promoting and developing our brand and reputation as an industry leader. This role works remotely but not in isolation, it is part of a wider team of Sales Engineers with a wealth of experience that they are happy to share. The role additionally has the support of an excellent back-office team. Travel and occasional stays away from home are a regular part of the job.
The role requires a proven, extensive experience of scoping and delivering multiple projects from initial conception and prospecting to order close-out and handover.
Reporting to the Industrial Sales Manager, the initial key responsibilities will include:
- Driving the sales process from initial contact through to order, delivery, and project close-out.
- Achieving sales targets and delivering exceptional customer service.
- Delivering and support projects across a variety of levels.
- Working collaboratively with the technical solutions and design teams.
- Troubleshooting for clients and ensuring fast and effective solutions are found
- Manage and develop Key Relationships, focusing on account growth and long-term relationship building.
- Collaborating with companywide cross-functional teams to assess opportunity feasibility, optimising potential options and create tailored solutions that meet client needs
- Staying informed about industry trends, market activities, and competitors to identify new business opportunities.
- Learn cross departmental specific skills and activities as applicable.
Technical excellence is at the core of everything we do; our Technical Sales team are fundamental to building on this and our continued success.
About you
We are seeking candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the water-environmental sector, with practical and positive outlook. Proven experience within sales management, preferably within industrial or regulated sectors or within the water industry.
You will have a strong commercial acumen and knowhow of the sales lifecycle from conception to delivery. You will also have a demonstrated ability to manage and grow large accounts, with a focus on long-term client relationships & key account management.
Willingness and ability to travel to support your customers with their requirements and maintain key relationships is paramount.
Qualifications, Skills & Experience
- Demonstrated experience in technical sales.
- Ability to create tailored solutions to suit the customers requirements.
- Outstanding planning and organising skills, with the ability to ensure efficient and effective daily time management
- Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
- Excellent analysis, data interpretation and technical, skills to identify project / client needs
- An extensive understanding the key elements associated with Wastewater treatment and applicable design standards is preferential
- Competent in the use of Office 365 notably Excel and Word.
- Full UK driving licence with 6 points or less is required for this role