Technical Sales Engineer

The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the current sales team within a technical application engineer role. Knowledge of the Aerospace, Oil & Gas & Automotive industries and their relevant components and materials is vital. A good knowledge of cutting tools and programming strategies is also required, however training will be provided on products supplied by various suppliers. The ideal candidate will have had experience of working within an engineering environment and has experience of working on their own initiative. CNC programming knowledge is also preferred. Report to sales manager on progress of projects & sales pipeline opportunities To work with the sales team and local management on the opportunities within the customer base in the geographical area or territory Work with existing customer and newly developed customers to sell cutting & machining products and solutions Develop a pipeline of new business opportunities, leveraging the competencies across the business unit to meet and exceed customer requirements Work alongside the Rubix application engineers, other Rubix Cutting & Machining businesses and manufacturers to provide on and off site technical support Be accountable for your territory, retain existing customers, negotiate contractual agreements and drive profitable sales growth from both new and existing customers Provide customers with tangible and measured cost savings – reducing machining times, increasing tool life, improving productivity and optimising efficiency Recommend appropriate solutions for the customer requirement, e.g. vending & managed inventory solutions Work towards established KPIs and sales targets as set by the business and your Line Manager Internal Sales Ideal person would be already working in this industry sector but candidates who currently are in a machining or in a production environment with a desire to move into an technical sales role may be considered Technically excellent with an extensive knowledge of metal cutting and machining processes…