External Sales Engineer

Atlas Copco Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 60,000 - GBP 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in the UK is seeking an External Sales Engineer to enhance its presence in the North West. The role includes planning sales activities, preparing proposals, and building strong customer relationships. Ideal candidates will have proven sales experience and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive benefits package, including comprehensive training and a company car. Join a collaborative culture focused on innovation and development.

Benefits

Competitive benefits package

Comprehensive training

Company car

Strong pension scheme

Career progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a sales or customer-facing role.
• Technical background or qualification is beneficial.
• Strong experience with a willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Plan and prioritize sales activities to achieve targets.
• Prepare customer proposals and pricing.
• Conduct site surveys and provide technical advice.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Organisational skills

Relationship-building

IT skills

Job description

Overview

At CTS, we’re passionate about building strong customer relationships and delivering smart, technical solutions. We’re looking for an External Sales Engineer to help grow our business across the North West by supporting both new and existing customers and contributing to our wider business goals.

Responsibilities

• Planning and prioritising your sales activities to achieve agreed targets, while managing your time and workload effectively
• Preparing customer proposals, including pricing and commercial considerations
• Generating proposals for renewing, extending, or adapting existing contracts
• Conducting site surveys and providing technical advice to customers and prospects
• Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with customers at all levels
• Ensuring an excellent standard of after-sales service
• Accurately recording customer visits, actions, and outcomes, and contributing to sales performance analysis
• Delivering customer presentations to support sales and enhance the CTS brand
• Collaborating with colleagues across CTS and the wider group to coordinate activities and secure opportunities
• Monitoring activity and providing clear, timely updates to management
• Attending sales meetings and following up on agreed actions

To succeed

To succeed, you will need:

• Proven experience in a sales or customer-facing role
• A technical background or qualification is beneficial, but not essential; if you bring strong sales experience, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn, we’ll support your technical development
• Experience or knowledge of the compressed air industry is desirable, but not required
• A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the North West, with occasional travel to other UK locations
• Strong IT skills and an openness to learning new systems
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your time effectively

Benefits

• A collaborative team culture with ongoing support
• Comprehensive training from day one, including a minimum of 40 hours of training per year
• Full field-based setup, including a company car, laptop, iPad, and smartphone
• A competitive benefits package, including a strong pension scheme and achievable commission structure
• A long-term, fulfilling career with clear development and progression opportunities

Contact information

Talent Acquisition Team: Harriet Strauss

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