We seek an experienced engineer with a strong commercial focus to join our clients Technical Sales and Support Team, based from Hove this full time role is key to developing an outstanding customer experience.

Key Tasks 

•              Produce accurate, consistent and timely quotes for customers to a schedule agreed by the Commercial Manager.

•              Review and interrogate customer tender documents to ensure that the quote captures all aspects of the customer requirements.

•              Liaise, as required, with the Design Engineering team to ensure that quotes remain within the business scope and in line with the relevant standards – BS61439-2.

•              Consult and liaise with suppliers and service providers to ensure that quotes are accurate and meet customer expectations.

•              Provide accurate lead time estimates in conjunction with the Commercial, Engineering and Operations Mangers.

•              Produce an estimated Bills of Material, for quotation purposes.

•              Review actual costs against estimated costings and ensure that the quoting process is continuously improved.

•              Construct commercial and technical documentation for inclusion in quotations, RAMS and O&M documentation.

•              Respond to customer enquiries and any further questions arising from quotations.

•              Respond to customer requests for progress updates on current orders.

•              Transmit documents to customers for review and/or approval.

•              Load sales orders and update information into the Materials Resource Planning System - Progress Plus.

•              Attend site visits and site surveys as required.

•              Assist with sales forecasting.

•              Assist with internal audits.

•              Assist with developing new procedures and systems.

•              Monitor potential supplier price increases, and negotiate to minimise the impact on company costs.

•              Record customer communications so that the Sales Team can offer continuity to the customer.

Business Responsibilities:

•              Work within the frameworks provided by the ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 Management Systems.

Qualifications:

Electrical Engineering Apprenticeship / Electrical HND / Electrical BSc or equivalent.

Candidates with sufficient demonstrable experience are encouraged to apply.

Experience:

•              Essential – previous sales experience with Low Voltage Switchgear

•              Desirable – previous experience in a similar role.  LV equipment sales.

Skills.

PC Literate:

•              Microsoft Office Products. Email, Excel & Word (Essential).

•              AutoCad or Solidworks experience (desirable)