We are currently looking for a Sales Support Engineer to work for a specialist engineering and manufacturing company in Southampton.
The company has a reputation for excellence and works closely with some of the UK’s leading F1 and aerospace organisations.
We are looking for an ambitious individual from an engineering background or education, with an interest in working in a fast paced sales environment.
This is an excellent opportunity to work for a growing company where no two days are the same and the team behind it need to be prepared to push the boundaries to deliver a result.
Your main duties and responsibilities will include:
Managing and interpreting customers’ requirements
Development of opportunities and growth of accounts
Working with other personnel including scheduling, quality, despatch and sales managers to provide great customer service
Negotiation of pricing
Project management
Sales order processing and quote creation
Supporting and educating customers in selecting the appropriate materials and solutions to meet their needs
Ensuring that products and paperwork meet industry and customer-specific requirements
The following skills are essential:
Excellent communication skills (written and verbal)
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
Customer service ethic
Attention to detail and administrative skills
Computer literacy in standard packages (word, excel)
Mechanical engineering experience or training
Full-time. Standard 40 hour week, office starts at 08.00, closes at 17.00 and 14.00 on Friday.
Salary will vary depending on experience, with an initial budget up to £32,500pa.