API Engineering
API Engineering is a privately owned engineering company headquartered in Norwich, UK. We have been providing our global customer base with engineering design and component supply for more than 20 years. Our main activities are in the Oil & Gas, Steel Mill, Material Handling, Power Generation and Automotive sectors and range from pressed steel components to very large forgings and castings.
The API Group
API Engineering is a member of the API Group, a multidisciplinary group offering high quality engineered solutions, equipment, and components across a range of sectors and industries.
The Role
As a Technical Sales Engineer, you will report to the Commercial Manager and be responsible for developing and nurturing customer accounts. Clear communication and careful organisation will be critical to your success. This role will be based at our Head Office in Norwich, with some time spent visiting customers and prospects each week.
Main Objectives:
Identifying and winning new customers
Expanding the API product range with existing accounts
Providing technical support to our customers
Providing technical content for marketing
Main Requirements:
Networking
Business to business sales of technical products and solutions
Desktop research of prospects
Visits to exhibitions and conferences
Phone and video conferencing and face-to-face meetings
Sales Management
Developing and managing the sales pipeline
Qualifying and nurturing leads
Preparing and submitting proposals
Negotiating with stakeholders
Providing Technical Support
Ability to understand technical products and applications
Clear communication of technical concepts to end-users and stakeholders
Review of product specifications
Sales Materials
Produce technical sales materials including presentations, brochures, and websites with the support of the wider Sales and Marketing Department.
Essential Skills and Experience:
Technical experience or qualification in mechanical engineering or similar
Ability to travel internationally
Accuracy of work and attention to detail
Excellent fluency in English, written and verbal
Good computer literacy
Desirable Skills and Experience:
Experience in Steelmaking / Rolling or Manufacturing
Experience in B2B sales
Ability to read technical drawings and specifications
Fluency in another language is a bonus
Experience using CRM software
Job Types:
Full-time, Permanent
Pay:
£30,000.00-£40,000.00 per year
Additional Pay:
Commission pay
Benefits:
Company pension
Cycle to work scheme
Sick pay
Schedule:
Monday to Friday
Experience:
Steelmaking or Rolling: 1 year (preferred)
Work Authorisation:
United Kingdom (required)
Willingness to Travel:
25% (preferred)
Work Location:
In person
Application Deadline:
10/02/2025
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