Sales Engineer / Accounts Manager

The Company

Our client is a niche manufacturing company. A leader in their field they are now recruiting for a Sales Engineer/Account Manager.

The Role

• You will be responsible for growing the existing customer base in current and new markets to achieve a sustainable and profitable ongoing business.
• Being knowledgeable about products and services offered by the company.
• Promote and increase the sales of products.
• Raising the company profile by attending exhibitions and tradeshows.
• Ability to understand technical drawings.
• Identifying new projects such as product development to tap into new markets sectors.
• Keeping up to date with competitor and market activity in the business area.
• Create and implement strategy for the growth pipeline.
• Develop and implement a structured sales plan for your customers.
• Ensure that a comprehensive database and excellent records are maintained.
• Establishing, maintaining, and expanding your client base.
• Proactively reach out to customers.
• Compiling and analysing sales figures and producing reports.
• Manage sales from concept stage through to enquiry and pricing.
• Follow up identified leads and quotations.
• Site based in the Newcastle area plus occasional travel.

The Person

• Previous experience in a similar role.
• Excellent communicator both in written and verbal forms.
• An understanding of construction would be beneficial.
• Ability to manage and prioritise a busy workload.
• Proficient numerical skills and ability to demonstrate job costing and pricing.
• Excellent attention to detail.
• An ability to read and understand CAD drawings.
• Must have a driving licence and car.

The Benefits

• You will be working for a well-established growing employer.
• An excellent salary.
• Annual performance bonus scheme.
• A good pension scheme.
• A company experiencing continued growth, expansion and investment.
• The company are fully compliant with the latest health and safety requirements for current safe working practices.