External Sales Engineer

Stockport

4 months ago

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Are you a talented and enthusiastic sales professional with a passion for automation? Our client, a leading organisation in the automation industry, is seeking an External Sales Engineer to join their team at their Stockport branch. As an External Sales Engineer, you will have the opportunity to interface with customers, drive sales opportunities, and develop innovative solutions. This is an exciting opportunity to join a dynamic team and make a significant impact on business growth.

Responsibilities:

Utilise your comprehensive technical knowledge to develop customer solutions and generate new business.
Collaborate with internal teams to generate accurate and competitive sales quotations that meet customer requirements.
Independently work towards achieving company sales objectives.
Stay updated with the latest technology and industry trends through continuous learning.
Build strong relationships with customers and suppliers, fostering a collaborative environment.

Skills Required:

Extensive knowledge of the Industrial Automation and Control industry, including associated products.
Excellent communication and organisational skills.
Results-driven and customer-focused approach.
Strong IT skills are essential.
Thrives in a team-oriented environment.

Package:

Competitive salary.
Company car provided.
Company pension scheme.
Company laptop and mobile phone provided.

Don't miss this opportunity to join our client's team and make a significant impact in the automation industry. Apply now to be considered for the position of External Sales Engineer at our Stockport branch.

Adecco is a disability-confident employer. It is important to us that we run an inclusive and accessible recruitment process to support candidates of all backgrounds and all abilities to apply. Adecco is committed to building a supportive environment for you to explore the next steps in your career. If you require reasonable adjustments at any stage, please let us know and we will be happy to support you.

Adecco acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and an employment business for the supply of temporary workers. The Adecco Group UK & Ireland is an Equal Opportunities Employer.

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