Technical Sales Engineer

Job Description

Job Title

Technical Sales Engineer / Senior Sales Engineer

Location

Alfreton

About Us

Transvac is a world leader in providing innovative, custom-designed Ejector systems for the process industries. With 50+ years of experience and thousands of Ejectors supplied, we have built a strong reputation backed by a comprehensive list of worldwide references across various industries, including energy, oil & gas, water, chemicals, food, and pharmaceuticals.

Job Summary

You will become an integral part of a friendly and collaborative team of like-minded people, assisting the Sales Department in the preparation of our bids and then contractual requirements for Flare Gas Recovery systems (and other packages) for our international Oil and Gas clients. You will assist with the development of Packaged Ejectors Systems for our clients.

Responsibilities

· Assessing enquiries and reviewing associated specifications

· Assisting in the design of custom-engineered products

· Supporting process and mechanical design (with guidance)

· Creating P&ID drawings when required

· Producing technical data sheets

· Estimating costs for proposals

· Negotiating tender and contract terms to align with both client and company requirements

· Preparing quotations and associated documentation

· Attending bid clarification meetings

· Identifying new clients who would benefit from company products and services, while maximizing opportunities with existing clients

· Providing technical and process support to the sales team

· Visiting clients and attending exhibitions (some travel and overnight stays may be required)

· Collaborating with other departments to ensure smooth contract handovers

· Supporting marketing efforts by attending trade shows, conferences, and other promotional events when needed

Basic Qualifications

· Degree in Chemical, Process, or Mechanical Engineering (BEng or MEng).

· Ability to work both independently and collaboratively in a team-oriented environment.

· Experience – A minimum of two years’ relevant industry experience is required. Applications from more experienced candidates are also welcomed, with the opportunity for appointment at Senior Sales Engineer level, commensurate with experience and capability.

· Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate effectively at all levels.

· Proven ability to prioritize and execute tasks efficiently in high-pressure situations.

· Commercial awareness and business acumen.

· Practical Engineering Awareness – The ability to understand general engineering and mechanical principles.

· Right to Work in the UK

We require someone with:

Practical Engineering Judgement – Demonstrates broad practical engineering judgement beyond core chemical/process engineering knowledge. Understands the mechanical, fabrication, installation and commercial implications of engineering decisions, with practical awareness of piping and equipment, pipe sizes, flange ratings, materials, fabrication methods and manufacturing constraints. Able to assess what is practical, reasonable and cost-effective to manufacture, procure, install and maintain, and to recognise solutions that are unnecessarily complex, impractical or commercially unrealistic.

Travel & Work Arrangements/Requirements

Fully site based but may require occasional client or conference visits.

What we Offer

· Holiday entitlement

· Pension scheme

· Medical Cash Plan Cover

· Death in Service Benefit

· Electric Car Scheme

· 10% of salary in shares after 1 year of employment

· Employee Assistance Program

· Comprehensive product training and full internal support.