Sales Executive - Freelance

Hours - Although this is a flexible position, we recommend 30-40 hours per week.

Haibar Mechanical Engineering Co., Ltd. is an established manufacturer specialising in sludge dewatering, solid-liquid separation and wastewater treatment equipment.

Founded in 2005, Haibar designs and manufactures a range of industrial sludge treatment equipment and integrated systems, serving customers across international markets.

As part of our continued international expansion, we are developing our presence in the Global markets and are looking for a commercially driven Freelance Technical Sales Engineer with High Commission to join our London operation.

The Role

This is a freelance, contract-based role suitable for an experienced technical or industrial sales professional who is comfortable working independently and remotely.

Key Responsibilities

• Identify and develop new customers and project opportunities within industrial wastewater, sludge treatment and related sectors.
• Proactively generate leads and build relationships with end users, engineering companies, contractors, consultants and distributors.
• Follow up customer enquiries, quotations and active sales opportunities.
• Understand customer requirements and work with Haibar’s technical team to recommend suitable equipment and solutions.
• Coordinate commercial and technical discussions between customers and our engineering and manufacturing teams in China.
• Support negotiations and follow projects from initial enquiry through to order, delivery and commissioning.
• Maintain customer relationships and coordinate after-sales support.
• Identify repeat business and new opportunities from existing customers.
• Attend customer meetings, site visits, exhibitions and industry events when required.
• Provide regular updates on leads, projects, customer feedback and market developments.

Candidate Profile

We are looking for someone with:

• Previous B2B sales, technical sales or business development experience.
• Experience in industrial equipment, engineering, environmental technology or related sectors.
• Strong new-business development and customer relationship skills.
• Ability to work independently in a remote, freelance environment.
• Good commercial awareness and negotiation skills.
• Ability to understand and communicate technical product information.
• Fluent professional English.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally when required.

Previous experience in wastewater treatment, sludge dewatering, solid-liquid separation, process equipment or environmental engineering would be highly advantageous.

The contractor should be willing to spend approximately two weeks per year in China, working with our Shanghai headquarters and manufacturing facility.

During this period, Haibar will provide product and technical training and opportunities to work directly with our engineering, production and commercial teams.

Compensation

This position is offered on a freelance / independent contractorw basis rather than as a permanent employed position.

The contract rate will be negotiated according to the candidate’s relevant experience, technical knowledge, industry contacts and expected level of involvement.

A performance-based commission structure will also be offered for successfully developed sales and projects.

The role provides considerable flexibility and would particularly suit an experienced industrial sales professional who is comfortable managing their own working schedule while developing Haibar’s presence in the UK market.