Trainee Sales Engineer

Ingersoll Rand

  • Bradford
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
Job Title: Trainee Sales EngineerLocation: Bradford, Cross LaneAbout us:We are a leading manufacturer of pumps and compressors who also supply and install turnkey solutions for a variety of industry sectors. Well known as a long established company who provide innovate, reliable and high performance products and solutions worldwide.Job Description:We are now on the lookout for an office and production facility based, Trainee Sales Engineer to join our dynamic and developing organisation, operating within a commercial and customer facing sales team.This new role would have a wide range of responsibilities, including being able to provide both commercial and technical support to our internal and external customers on our wide range of products and systems. Becoming a key part of the commercial sales team, by providing costings, quotations, managing sales orders and being a liaison between Sales and Production.In summary, we are looking for somebody with the basis of an engineering background, or commercial vehicle knowledge, who can be a motivated team player and become an integral part of our organisation.There are opportunities for development and growth within the business and some of our Current Sales Managers have followed a similar career path by joining the business in a similar role previously.There will also be the opportunity to visit customer sites, attend trade shows and hospitality events including dinners. Longer term, there could also be opportunities to travel overseas in addition.Career development is important within our business and access would be available to internal and external training courses in a number of areas and disciplines.Key Responsibilities:
  • Commercial and daily support for our sales team and UK customer base.
  • Liaising with various departments and links between sales, engineering, procurement, production, vehicle testing and more.
  • Assist with and generate quotations based on RFQ's and queries.
  • Supporting our sales administration team with technical and commercial guidance and occasional sales admin cover.
  • Build rapport with internal customers and with key customers externally.
  • Able to meet customers on site and attend whilst they inspect vehicles.
  • Flexibility for occasional travel to customer sites or exhibitions.
  • Check vehicle specifications on arrival, including gearbox and PTO (Power Take Off) vs. sales order requirements and vehicle application.
Skills and Background: (Required):
  • Mechanical Engineering background such as apprenticeship or similar
  • One or two of Mechanical, hydraulic, pneumatic or electrical engineering experience would be beneficial.
  • Strong communication abilities and a desire to succeed in a commercial role.
Skills and Background: (Desirable):
  • Experience operating as part of a sales team would be beneficial, but not essential.
  • Experience with processing software such as SAP or other would be beneficial.
  • Experience using a CRM system such as Sales Force would be useful but not essential.
Key Competencies:
  • Computer literate with Office software (Excel & PPT in particular).
  • Willing to learn, grow and integrate into the sales team
  • Open to future development and progression opportunities
  • Comfortable liaising with customers and colleagues in the UK and overseas.
Package and Benefits:
  • 25 days Holiday + 8 Bank Holidays (Option to purchase 5 days after probation period)
  • 7% Employer Pension Contribution
  • Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan Cover
  • Death in Service Benefit of 4x salary
  • Cycle scheme (After probation period)
  • Electric Car (Salary Sacrifice) Scheme (Available after 1 Year Employment)
  • 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment (Company listed on NYSE)
  • Costco Gold Company member, allowing employees to join.
  • Employee Assistance Program
  • Enhanced Maternity & Paternity Policies
  • Sick Pay Scheme
#LI-MT1Ingersoll Rand Inc. (NYSE:IR), driven by an entrepreneurial spirit and ownership mindset, is dedicated to helping make life better for our employees, customers and communities. Customers lean on us for our technology-driven excellence in mission-critical flow creation and industrial solutions across 40+ respected brands where our products and services excel in the most complex and harsh conditions. Our employees develop customers for life through their daily commitment to expertise, productivity and efficiency. For more information, visit www.IRCO.com.Special AccommodationIf you are a person with a disability and need assistance applying for a job, please .Lean on us to help you make life betterWe think and act like owners.We are committed to making our customers successful.We are bold in our aspirations while moving forward with humility and integrity.We foster inspired teams.Bicycle rights prism poutine austin. Drinking vinegar gluten-free iceland, typewriter farm-to-table selfies XOXO food truck four loko.Ingersoll Rand is committed to achieving workforce diversity reflective of our communities. We are an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to age, ancestry, color, family or medical care leave, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation, protected veteran status, race, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, or any other characteristic protected by applicable laws, regulations and ordinances. If you need assistance and/or a reasonable accommodation due to a disability during the application or the recruiting process, please send a request and a member of our team will contact you.

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