Technical Sales AdvisorPermanentMonday – Friday – 7.00am – 4:30pmStoke on Trent£28,000 – £35,000Ready to take your sales career in a more technical direction?We’re working with an established and growing engineering and manufacturing business that designs and manufactures bespoke industrial equipment for customers across a range of sectors, including aerospace, automotive and advanced manufacturing.They’re now looking for a Sales Executive to join their team – and this is a great opportunity for someone who is commercially minded, confident with customers and keen to develop a career within technical sales.
Job overviewThis is a varied role combining sales, customer relationship management, business development and marketing.Working alongside an experienced sales and engineering team, you’ll help turn enquiries and opportunities into successful projects while building strong relationships with customers.You’ll be responsible for:Responding to and qualifying incoming customer enquiriesSupporting the preparation of quotations and proposalsFollowing up quotations and developing sales opportunitiesBuilding and maintaining strong customer relationshipsManaging opportunities and customer information through the CRMIdentifying new prospects and potential business opportunitiesSupporting proactive business development activityWorking closely with the engineering team to understand customer requirementsSupporting website, LinkedIn and wider marketing activityCreating case studies, marketing content and promotional materialsBringing fresh ideas to improve the company’s sales and marketing approachThe products are bespoke, so you’ll be selling solutions rather than simply working through a standard catalogue. You’ll get to understand the customer’s requirements, learn about the technical solution and see opportunities through from initial enquiry to completion.Desirable skills and experience:We’re looking for someone who is commercially curious, personable and hungry to learn.You could already have experience in B2B sales, internal sales, customer service or marketing. Equally, you might be looking to make your first move into a technical sales environment.What matters is that you are:Confident speaking with customers and building relationshipsCommercially minded with a natural interest in developing opportunitiesProactive and comfortable picking up the phoneOrganised and able to manage multiple opportunities at different stagesA strong communicator with good attention to detailCurious and willing to learn technical products and processesComfortable using CRM systems and digital toolsConfident using social media and contributing to marketing activityA team player who enjoys working alongside different departmentsAmbitious to develop your skills and build a long-term careerWhat is in it for you?£28,000–£35,000 per annum
, depending on experience25 days’ annual leave plus Bank HolidaysCompany pensionFull product and technical trainingOngoing professional developmentA varied role within an established engineering businessThe opportunity to develop specialist technical and commercial knowledgeGenuine long-term career progressionWhy this role?If you’re looking for a sales role where you can actually
learn something, develop your career and sell something genuinely interesting , this could be it.You’ll be joining an established business working on bespoke engineering projects for customers across some impressive industries. Every project can bring a different requirement, meaning you’ll constantly be learning and developing your commercial and technical knowledge.If you’re ready to take the next step in your sales career and want to find out more,
apply today or contact Jo Thompson at Xpert Recruitment for a confidential conversation.Xpert Recruitment Ltd is acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client. By applying, you agree to register with us and consent to us holding your personal details on file. Due to the high volume of applications, we will only contact candidates who have been shortlisted for the role. However, we may also reach out regarding other suitable vacancies that match your profile.
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