Sales Engineer - Technical Solutions

About the role

A professional, fast-paced team supplies highly technical quality control, reliability and research or design solutions to manufacturers across many industries. This is a solution-based selling role with a hybrid rhythm: about two days per week in the office for strategy and administration, and three days per week visiting customers at their manufacturing sites for face-to-face technical consultation. A paid training programme of about three to six months at the Singapore head office is provided, making it open to candidates with up to one year of experience or prior sales experience.

Key responsibilities

• Complete a paid training programme covering products, applications and consultative sales methodology, supported by classes, seminars and on-the-job coaching.
• Visit manufacturing customers three days per week to advise on quality control, reliability and research or design challenges, recommending suitable products and services.
• Secure new customers and grow existing accounts within the assigned territory.
• Develop and run territory strategic plans and launch new products according to company strategy.
• Organise and attend off-site seminars and trade shows as required, and respond quickly to customer queries.
• Manage daily activities autonomously and follow company policies and the structured sales process.

Required profile

• Degree in Business, Engineering or a related discipline.
• Interest in technical products and manufacturing environments.
• Strong presentation, written and verbal communication skills in English; an active listener who identifies customer needs.
• Willingness to travel about 60% of working time, including occasional overnight trips.
• Valid Class 3 driving licence (a company vehicle is provided and may be driven home).
• Self-motivated, able to work independently and manage a territory with minimal supervision.
• Prior sales experience is an advantage; no experience is required.