At a Glance
- Tasks: Engage with customers, provide technical support, and deliver tailored solutions.
- Company: Join a leading testing partner committed to integrity and innovation.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, ongoing training, and a supportive team environment.
- Other info: Diverse workplace with opportunities for personal and professional growth.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by bridging sales and operations in a dynamic role.
- Qualifications: Technical knowledge and strong communication skills are essential.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Our Application Sales Engineers are technically minded commercial colleagues. They provide reassurance to customers that they can trust Element with their testing, inspection, and certification needs. Fantastic communicators, ASEs actively listen, ask probing questions, and interpret technical requirements. They also bridge sales and operations, ensuring a unified, one Element response to customers.
Responsibilities
- Customer Engagement & Technical Support/Quoting
- Respond to RFQs and technical enquiries with accurate pricing and service recommendations
- Interpret requirements to deliver fit‑for‑purpose solutions
- Engage customers by phone and email to clarify needs and present options
- Spot opportunities for additional services through consultative questioning
- Collaboration
- Work with sales and operations colleagues to ensure quotes meet the customer’s requirements
- Contribute to weekly S&OP meetings by sharing pipeline insights and customer needs
- Compliance & Conduct
- Keep CRM records accurate, up to date, and complete
- Comply with Element’s commercial policies and compliance requirements
- Demonstrate Element’s values of Integrity, Care and Progress
- Operate within all applicable laws and uphold the highest standards of ethical conduct
- Ongoing Development
- Participate in training, coaching and team learning events
- Engage with Element Academy and other resources to strengthen skills
- Stay up to date with Element’s service portfolio and capabilities
- Share knowledge and best practices with peers to strengthen the team’s overall performance
Qualifications & Experience
- Relevant technical knowledge; sales experience an advantage
- Skilled at explaining technical concepts to both specialist and non‑specialist audiences
- Strong knowledge of quotation process (can be developed on the job)
- Bachelor’s degree preferred in engineering, science, business, or equivalent experience
- Proficient in MS Office
- Familiarity with CRM an advantage
Skills & Attributes for Success
- Strong communication skills
- Ability to build positive customer relationships
- Attention to detail
- Financial awareness
- Effective time management
- Familiarity with CRM tools
- Working knowledge of our products and services (or willingness to learn)
At Element, we are an equal opportunity employer that recognises diversity and inclusion as fundamental to our vision of becoming “the world’s most trusted testing partner”. All suitably qualified candidates will receive consideration for employment on the basis of objective work related criteria and without regard for the following: age, disability, ethnic origin, gender, marital status, race, religion, responsibility of dependents, sexual orientation, or gender identity or other characteristics in accordance with the applicable governing laws.
Application Sales Engineer in Skelmersdale employer: Element Materials Technology
Element is an exceptional employer for Application Sales Engineers, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises collaboration and continuous development. With access to the Element Academy and a commitment to diversity and inclusion, employees are empowered to grow their skills while contributing to a trusted brand in testing, inspection, and certification. Located in a vibrant area, our team enjoys a supportive environment where integrity, care, and progress are at the forefront of our mission.
Contact Details:
Element Materials Technology Recruitment Team
