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Established over 35 years ago, Charles Day (Steels) Ltd has grown to become one of the UK’s largest and most diverse profiling and cutting firms. Due to continued growth we are looking for energetic and driven people to join our vibrant team to help build on our already industry leading reputation.
We are a third-generation family run business with a belief that no-one should feel like a small cog in a big machine. Our people are our most important resource and we aim to support and encourage development in our fast paced yet friendly environment.
We understand job hunting is time consuming, if you feel you are a good fit for the below role/s please send your CV and a covering letter to [email protected] and we will be sure to give you a prompt response.
Technical Sales Engineer
Job title: Technical Sales Engineer
Department: Sales Office
Reporting to: Sales Manager
Hours of work: Monday – Friday 8.30am – 5pm (Inclusive of 30 minutes for lunch)
Salary: £23k to £35k+ (dependant on experience, open to negotiation)
The Candidate
The successful candidate/s will be responsible for and tasked with growing their customer account base and increasing sales within it, as well as having a proactive approach to generating new business customers.
They will be expected to converse politely and efficiently with customers ensuring high expectations are met and will be responsible for taking a lead or enquiry through from point of sale to delivery.
The ability to work well in a team is essential, but candidates must also be confident to work from their own initiative to handle enquiries and manage their own customer base effectively.
This requires strong interpersonal and organisational skills with an attention to detail, interacting with both customers directly and all teams internally, such as CAD Drawing, Production and Accounts.
Requirements
The ideal candidate will have good Maths and English skills, be computer literate with experience with the Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word & Outlook etc).
CAD experience and the ability to read technical drawings is necessary and a reasonable knowledge of metal specifications would also be useful, together with any knowledge of our cutting methods and previous sales experience preferred.
Responsibilities
The main role is to grow sales through direct interaction with existing customers and equally seeking out new business opportunities. The successful candidate will be responsible for their own account base and customers, building strong relationships within them, and ensuring every order placed is to the highest standard. This will include:
- Answer incoming sales calls
- Monitor and respond to customer email enquiries
- Support and problem solve customer queries/challenges at every opportunity
- Build quotes and progress orders dependent on customer requirements
- Maintain a high level of service and reliability throughout all customer contact
- Maintain and grow current customer relationships
- Proactively seek out new business opportunities and convert into orders
Ultimately, a willingness to learn new skills is required as full training will be given to suitable candidates. We hire for attitude.
Working Location
Sheffield – near Meadowhall and M1
Commutable from: Sheffield, Rotherham, Barnsley and surrounding areas.
Company Benefits
32 days holiday inc bank holiday
Free car parking
Full training available
How to apply
If you have an interest in manufacturing and engineering and would like to apply, please send a CV and covering letter to [email protected] or by post to:
Recruitment,
Charles Day (Steels) Ltd
6 Downgate Drive
Sheffield
S4 8BT
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