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Job description
Technical Sales Engineer (Capital Equipment)
£40,000 - £45,000 + OTE 55k + 34 Days Holiday + Car + Laptop + Phone
Nottingham
Are you a Technical Sales Engineer from a machinery/capital equipment background looking for a challenging yet rewarding role for a renowned company, where you can truly make your mark in the business?
Are you looking to be recognised as an expert in your field, with plenty of autonomy to mould the role into your own and sell into blue chip clients across the UK and overseas?
On offer is an exciting opportunity to join a globally recognised machinery manufacturer, where you will be managing key accounts (70%) and developing new business (30%) across the UK. You will be working from home then visiting customer sites across the week, with one day in the Nottingham office.
Founded nearly 50 years ago, this company design, manufacturer, supply and install a range automation and robotic machinery across sectors such as aerospace, automotive, military, and nuclear. They pride themselves on their extraordinary reputation of reliable machinery, coupled with excellent retention rates due to internal promotions.
This role would suit a Sales Engineer with an understanding of machinery looking for a long-term role for a company they would be proud to work for, with plenty of flexibility to manage their own diary and develop the position into their own.
The Role:
- Selling special purpose machinery and equipment such as robotics and automation
- Managing key accounts (70%) and developing new business (30%)
- Working withing industries such as automotive, aerospace, military, and nuclear
- Home based, attending client sites and exhibitions across the UK
The Person:
- Technical Sales Engineer or similar
- Machinery / Capital Equipment background
Reference number: BBBH27894
Engineer, Engineering, Sales, Manager, Key, Account, Business, Development, BDM, Machine, Machinery, Special, Purpose, Capital, Equipment, Nottingham, Derby, Leicester, Mansfield
If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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