In short
Atlas Copco is seeking an External Sales Engineer in Manchester, UK to manage and develop a sales territory, build customer relationships, and deliver technical solutions. The role involves planning sales activities, preparing proposals, conducting site surveys, and ensuring excellent after-sales service.
Responsibilities
- Managing and developing your own sales territory
- Balancing customer engagement with strategic planning to deliver sustainable growth
- Planning and prioritizing sales activities to achieve agreed targets
- Preparing customer proposals, including pricing and commercial considerations
- Generating proposals for renewing, extending, or adapting existing contracts
- Conducting site surveys and providing technical advice to customers and prospects
- Building and maintaining strong, long-term relationships with customers at all levels
- Ensuring an excellent standard of after-sales service
- Accurately recording customer visits, actions, and outcomes
- Contributing to sales performance analysis
- Delivering customer presentations to support sales and enhance the CTS brand
- Collaborating with colleagues across CTS and the wider group to coordinate activities and secure opportunities
- Monitoring activity and providing clear, timely updates to management
- Attending sales meetings and following up on agreed actions
Requirements
- Proven experience in a sales or customer-facing role
- A technical background or qualification is beneficial, but not essential
- Experience or knowledge of the compressed air industry is desirable, but not required
- A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly across the North West, with occasional travel to other UK locations
- Strong IT skills and an openness to learning new systems
- Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
- Strong organisational skills and the ability to manage your time effectively
Desired Qualifications
- Strong sales experience, a positive attitude, and a willingness to learn will support technical development
Benefits
- A collaborative team culture with ongoing support
- Comprehensive training from day one, including a minimum of 40 hours of training per year
- Full field-based setup, including a company car, laptop, iPad, and smartphone
- A competitive benefits package, including a strong pension scheme and achievable commission structure
- A long-term, fulfilling career with clear development and progression opportunities
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Company
Atlas Copco Group
Job Posted
1 month ago
Employment Type
Full Time
WorkMode
Hybrid
Experience Level
Mid-Senior
Locations
Manchester, United Kingdom
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