Company
Vtech is a key distributor to the Electronic, Manufacturing, Defence and Automotive industries. We supply a wide range of products including consumables, inspection equipment and capital equipment to our ever-growing customer base, from our head office in Stirling. Our UK customers are supported by the sales engineers, whom are available to help at every stage of a project from development and installation to support and aftersales customer service.
Location
Bandeath Industrial Estate, Stirling FK7 7NP 15,000ft warehouse and sales offices
Job Description
Area to Manage: Covering key accounts in Central Scotland so the ideal candidate should live within the area.
Days worked: Monday to Friday but hours may vary to meet the requirements of the role.
We are looking for an engaging, enthusiastic and approachable Sales Engineer with strong networking skills, who can strengthen relationships with new and current customers/suppliers. It is essential that the candidate has a sound practical engineering or electronic knowledge/background, whilst having the ability to problem solve and “think outside the box”, to come up with cost effective solutions for our customers. This position will consist of in-house product training (which may include training events with our key suppliers) and career development to Key Account Manager within 18 months following a proven track record of account development.
Main duties include:
- Managing existing accounts while developing relationships and profitability
- Developing new business by highlighting new/emerging markets, customers and products
- Visiting customers
- Providing demonstrations
- Quoting customers and following up leads
- Working with both customers and suppliers to come up with solutions to suit our customer’s requirements
- Providing technical advice and support
- Ability to analyse technical datasheets and extract information effectively
- Reporting and updating the Sales Director on existing and developed business applications
The ideal candidate will have the following requirements:
- At least 5 years’ experience as a sales engineer within the manufacturing/electronics industry
- At least an HNC (or equivalent) in Electronic/Mechanical Engineering
- Good numerical skills
- Customer service
- Positive outlook
- Team player
- Ability to problem solve and use your own initiative
- Good planning skills
- Good communications skills
- Computer systems literate
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Pay: £40,000.00-£50,000.00 per year
Additional pay:
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company events
- Company pension
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
Schedule:
Education:
- A-Level or equivalent (preferred)
Experience:
- Electrical engineering: 5 years (required)
- Sales: 3 years (required)
Language:
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
