Technical Sales Engineer

Job description

Position: Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Leicestershire

Salary: £40-45K

Nicholas Associates has an excellent opportunity for a Technical Sales Engineer, to join an established & growing client in the Leicestershire area.

You will be the front-line contact for customers, supporting them throughout the sales process, providing technical guidance, developing tailored solutions and converting enquiries into profitable orders. Acting as a key link between customers, engineering and manufacturing teams, the role ensures requirements are accurately
specified, delivered successfully and aligned with commercial objectives while building strong customer relationships and identifying opportunities for business growth.

Key Responsibilities

• Managing customer enquiries and build strong relationships through telephone, email, online meetings and occasional customer visits.
• Understanding and interpreting customer technical requirements, providing suitable solutions and expert application advice.
• Preparing accurate and commercially viable quotations, proposals and tender submissions within agreed timescales.
• Collaborating with engineering and internal stakeholders to develop cost-effective solutions that meet customer specifications.
• Following up quotations and proposals to convert opportunities into profitable orders and supporting business growth.
• Processing and maintaining customer accounts, quotations and orders within the ERP system, ensuring accurate communication with design, production and project teams.
• Maintaining regular customer communication regarding order progress, lead times and project updates while keeping accurate sales records and forecasts.
• Developing market knowledge, identifying new business opportunities within target sectors, and support continuous improvement initiatives and sales support activities.

You will have:

• Experience in technical sales, sales engineering or applications engineering within an engineering or manufacturing environment.
• Knowledge of load banks, diesel generators, critical power systems or similar electrical equipment.
• Strong understanding of electrical engineering principles and the ability to interpret technical specifications and customer requirements.
• Commercially aware, with excellent communication, customer relationship management and stakeholder engagement skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and ERP/CRM systems, with strong organisational, problem-solving and prioritisation abilities
• HNC/HND in Electrical Engineering, or equivalent apprenticeship and industry experience.
• Degree in Electrical, Electronic or Control Engineering is desirable.
• Customer-focused and commercially minded, with excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

About Us

We are dedicated to fostering a diverse and inclusive community. In line with our Diversity and Inclusion policy, we welcome applications from all qualified individuals, regardless of age, gender, ethnicity, sexual orientation, or disability. As a Disability Confident Employer, and part of the Nicholas Associates Group, we are committed to supporting candidates with disabilities, and we're happy to discuss flexible working options.

We are committed to protecting the privacy of all our candidates and clients. If you choose to apply, your information will be processed in accordance with the Nicholas Associates Group of companies Privacy Notice.

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