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Sales Engineer

Posted 21 days ago

  • Stonehouse, Gloucestershire
  • Permanent
  • Pension, Holiday trading scheme
  • £38,000 to £45,000 /Yr
  • Sponsored
  • Expires In 7 days

Sales Engineer

�38,000- �45,000

Who They Are

My client is a world leader in the design and manufacture of skid-mounted rotary compressors for the oil, gas, chemical, petrochemical, and energy/power generation industries. As a family business, they take pride in fostering a team environment where all employees feel a sense of inclusion, support, and belonging.

Responsibilities

As a Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for providing timely and accurate quotations for compressor packages by interpreting customer application requirements. You will handle both technical and commercial queries while delivering high-quality service to a global customer base. Specific responsibilities include:

- Reading and interpreting customer enquiries, including data sheets, project specifications, P&IDs, and terms and conditions.

- Selecting appropriate materials of construction, flow control, sealing systems, lube oil systems, cooling, acoustic attenuation, and instrumentation for new compressors and compressor packages.

- Advising customers on solutions based on their specific needs.

- Performing calculations to size equipment such as compressors, motors, auxiliary systems, and components.

- Writing RFQs for suppliers and estimating costs to calculate selling prices.

- Writing proposal documents and supporting bids with detailed documentation.

- Maintaining accurate records of opportunities and bids.

- Attending meetings with customers to discuss technical requirements.

Requirements

The ideal candidate should be customer-focused, solutions-oriented, and strive for excellence. You will also need:

- A degree in a physical science, engineering, or mathematics (preferably Chemical or Mechanical Engineering).

- Knowledge and understanding of rotating machinery such as pumps, compressors, and mechanical seals, as well as fluid-handling equipment like piping, valves, pressure vessels, and heat exchangers.

- Experience working in the engineering sector, although recent graduates may be considered for a Junior Sales Engineer role.

- Commercial awareness, with knowledge of sales and marketing techniques.

- Exceptional communication and organizational skills.

- Proficiency in Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Project.

- A team player attitude, self-motivation, and a 'can-do' approach.

Package

- Salary: �38,000- �45,000

- Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week (Monday to Thursday 08:30 - 17:00, Friday 08:30 - 13:00).

- Bonus: Generous bonus scheme.

-Pension: Contributory pension scheme.

- Leave: 33 days' annual leave (includes 8 days statutory bank holidays) with a 'Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme.'

- Life Assurance: Life assurance scheme (after qualifying period).

- Income Protection: Income protection plan (after qualifying period).

- Perks: Employee support and perks package, free car parking.

- Development: Investment in employee learning and development.

- Work-Life Balance: Flexible and family-friendly policies.