Field Sales Engineer

Reports to: Sales and Strategic Account Manager

VEGA Controls Limited are the UK Sales and Service subsidiary of a World-leading process instrumentation manufacturer. Specialists and innovators in level and pressure measurement technology, VEGA have an unrivalled reputation for providing quality process measurement solutions in industries as diverse as Petrochemical; Chemical & Pharmaceutical; Food & Beverage; Aggregate, Power & Water, Waste Water & Environmental.

Job Description:

Working as part of a team in a fast paced, dynamic engineering and technical sales environment, we are looking for an individual who can develop and maintain positive business relationships with customers and colleagues. 

Main Duties:

• To maintain existing levels of business and increase sales to agreed target levels, within your own defined geographical area.
• This is a field based customer facing role requiring extensive travel throughout your sales area.
• To become knowledgeable about both VEGA and competitors’ products.
• To make best possible use of enquiries, time and all other company resources to maximise your sales efficiency.
• To become knowledgeable about customers’ needs in terms of application and appropriate advice.
• Engineering practices, as well as having a fundamental understanding of our own relevant Quality Procedures.

Key Requirements:

• Excellent communication and presentation skills.
• Background in engineering/electrical related industry.
• Ideally with a recognised associated technical/engineering qualification.
• Understand the sales procedure and apply this when selling to customers.
• Plan to make best use of available time and resources to meet agreed targets.
• Be self-motivated and able to work without supervision.
• Understand the customer's processes and identify the need for VEGA products.
• Communicate with the team to ensure that team goals are achieved.
• Communicate with Management and ensure that the required information is reported.
• Accurately record and store information relating to the area activities.
• Confident in using our bespoke CRM system for analysis and targeting of customers.
• To be able to work to the requirements of BS EN ISO 9001:2015

Location & Hours

Home office based role, ideally located centrally within the postcodes listed.

Sales Area Codes: SA, CF, LD, NP, HR, WR, GL, OX, RG, SN, BS (Exact postcodes TBC based upon location of FSE, with some potential flexibility for the right candidate)

Start date: TBC

VEGA offer very competitive remuneration packages that reflect applicants’ skills and experience. These include a company car and a range of benefits such as private medical and dental coverage, pension contributions and sickness pay. We are committed to creating an excellent working environment for our staff by investing in their development through training and professional experiences.