External Sales Engineer – Gateshead, Tyne and Wear (field-based)
About this Role:
Are you a technically minded sales professional with a background in industrial automation and control? An established business in the sector is looking for an External Sales Engineer to join its Gateshead branch on a permanent, full-time basis.
This is a field sales role where you'll use your technical knowledge to put together solutions for customers, spot new opportunities and see them through to a successful close. You'll be working with customers at every level, from the shop floor to senior decision makers, and building strong relationships with both customers and suppliers.
Key Responsibilities:
- Use your technical knowledge of automation and control products to develop customer solutions and generate new business
- Prepare accurate, competitive sales quotations that meet customer requirements
- Work independently to manage your own pipeline and hit sales targets
- Build and maintain close relationships with customers and suppliers
- Keep your product and technical knowledge up to date with the latest technology
What's on Offer:
- Company car
- Company pension scheme
- Company laptop and mobile phone
What We're Looking For:
- Proven experience in an external or field-based technical sales role
- Strong knowledge of the industrial automation and control industry and its products (e.g. PLCs, drives, sensors, control gear)
- Confident dealing with customers at all levels, with the ability to identify opportunities and close them out
- Results-driven and customer-focused
- Excellent communication and organisational skills
- A team player who can also work well on their own initiative
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External Sales Engineer in Gateshead employer: Primaire Consulting Ltd
At Primaire Consulting Ltd, we pride ourselves on being an excellent employer by fostering a dynamic work culture that encourages innovation and collaboration. Our employees benefit from comprehensive training and development opportunities, ensuring they grow alongside the company while enjoying a competitive salary and benefits package. Located in the vibrant North of the UK, our team enjoys a supportive environment that values work-life balance and the chance to make a meaningful impact in the automation industry.
