Field Sales Engineer (New Business)

Field Sales Engineer (New Business)

Bristol (Covering the Midlands/South West)

£40,000 - £45,000 (OTE YR1: £50,000) + training + excellent progression + commission + car allowance + 25 days holiday

Are you a Sales Engineer or similar, with field experience, looking to join an ambitious Industrial Coatings company, where you'll receive full industry training to allow you to make a real impact in driving new business?

Do you want to join a highly reputable manufacturer, supplying major players in several global engineering markets, including Aerospace and Defence, which will recognise and reward your expertise with generous commission and excellent development opportunities?

On offer is the opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturer which develops cutting-edge, high-performance industrial paints, coatings and metal pretreatment products. Established nearly 100 years ago, the company have gone from strength to strength.

You will be responsible for managing key accounts, maintaining and developing relationships, promoting the company's products and services, sourcing and onboarding new clients, and securing and winning new business for the company. You will be based remotely, covering the Midlands and South patch. You will travel to clients 3-4 days, with the remainder from home.

The role:

• 80% new business, 20% account management
• Meet with existing clients face to face, completing appraisals, with the objective of creating long-term business relationships
• Complete product trials with clients, working closely with the technical team to provide the most relevant product information
• Attend trade shows, exhibitions and networking events to drive new business activities
• Prepare and present proposals for new and existing clients

The person:

• Sales Engineer or similar
• Field sales experience
• Happy to travel to client sites 3 days a week, with some overnight stays

On offer is a unique opportunity to join a multi-faceted company with a multimillion turnover, where you will benefit from a collaborative culture that actively encourages career progression.

Keywords: Area Sales Manager, Technical Sales, Manufacturing, Industrial Paint, Coatings, Sales Manager, Engineering, Technical, Production, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical Manufacturing, Bristol, Bath, London, Cambridge, Gloucester, Reading, M4 Corridor

Reference Number: BBBH18807ab

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