Fentons

Sales Engineer

Fentons Sri Lanka

Engineering Services · 1,001-5,000 employees

3 h ago
solutions-engineer Mid (2-5 yrs) Full-time Sri Lanka
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About the role

The Sales Engineer is responsible for identifying new business opportunities, understanding customer technical requirements, and providing tailored solutions. They will manage the full sales cycle, including preparing quotations, conducting product demonstrations, and coordinating with internal engineering teams.

What they look for

Technical sales Business development Customer relationship management Technical presentations Quotation preparation Product demonstrations Pre-sales support Post-sales support Communication Negotiation Problem-solving Analytical skills Electrical engineering Mechanical engineering

Requirements

Candidates must hold a degree or diploma in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Strong technical knowledge, excellent communication skills, and the ability to travel for customer visits are essential for this role.

Benefits

Performance-driven rewards

Full description

Sales Engineer

The Technical Sales Engineer will be responsible for combining technical knowledge with sales skills to identify customer needs, recommend appropriate solutions, and drive business growth. The role involves working closely with customers, understanding their technical requirements, preparing suitable solutions and quotations, and supporting the sales process from initial inquiry through to successful completion.

The ideal candidate should be able to understand technical products and applications, communicate solutions clearly to customers, and develop strong long-term customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities

  • Identify and develop new business opportunities and potential customers.
  • Visit customers and understand their technical and commercial requirements.
  • Recommend suitable products, equipment, and technical solutions based on customer needs.
  • Prepare quotations, proposals, and technical presentations.
  • Conduct product demonstrations and technical presentations.
  • Provide pre-sales and post-sales technical support.
  • Build and maintain strong relationships with existing and potential customers.
  • Follow up on sales leads, quotations, inquiries, and ongoing projects.
  • Coordinate with engineering, service, and other internal teams to ensure customer requirements are fulfilled.
  • Achieve assigned sales targets and contribute to overall business growth.
  • Monitor market trends, customer requirements, and competitor activities.
  • Attend customer meetings, exhibitions, and industry events when required.

Candidate Profile

  • Degree/Diploma in Electrical Engineering or Mechanical Engineering.
  • Previous experience in technical sales engineering will be an added advantage.
  • Strong technical knowledge and the ability to understand customer applications.
  • Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
  • Customer-oriented and target-driven approach.
  • Strong problem-solving and analytical skills.
  • Ability to work independently as well as part of a team.
  • Willingness to travel for customer visits.
  • Valid driving license will be an added advantage.

If you think you have what it takes to be successful in this challenging role, please click on “Apply Now”. Pay and benefits of this above position will be competitive, and the rewards are performance driven.

Hayleys is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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