Trainee Inside Sales Engineer

Due to growth, we now have an exciting opportunity for a Trainee Inside Sales Engineer to support our multidisciplinary team across different business functions, you will get the chance to grow your network and gain transferable skills for a future career in sales, project engineering/management, and operations.

ABOUT YOU

This is a great opportunity for someone who is looking to build their knowledge within the business-to-business sales engineering space. We are looking someone to build their technical knowledge while opening up and exploring career paths in the commercial sector. Working along with our highly expert engineering and sales team, you will get exposure to a number of different projects.

Key Requirements:

• Knowledge in a Sales function preferably in a Business-to-Business environment, knowledge of sales and proven track record in achieving sales targets
• Background in engineering, economics, or equivalent
• Knowledge of MS Office
• Excellent written and spoken English
• Aptitude to find data, and information and to "get informed"
• Negotiation and communication skills
• Open to understanding and supporting customer needs
• Motivated, dynamic and who can work in a team

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Inside Sales Engineer plays a fundamental role in achieving the objectives of the development/acquisition of new customers and increasing revenues. Developing sales opportunities through the search and identification of potential customers, soliciting new contacts and building relationships. Proactively establish relationships with potential customers following the agreed sales process using outbound calls, emails

Key activities:

• Within the Regional sales team, manage leads, potential customers and business opportunities in line with the strategy and action plans defined by the company
• Manage workload and scheduling to ensure sales goals are met through the right mix of outbound calls, lead and opportunity generation, pipeline management, quotes sent, and contracts won
• Support the management team at client meetings, exhibitions and conferences as and when required
• Search for new customers, identify key contacts and generate interest in Intertek services
• Use the network and expand existing networks inside and outside Intertek
• Proactively maintain and update CRM tools
• Work with the local teams to compile and complete all RFIs, RFQs and tenders, ensuring all technical and commercial submissions are in line with the clients expectations and are within the commercial parameters set by the company
• Provide follow-up investigation and report on all bids, quotes, or tenders to ascertain the award status and the reasons affecting clients decisions. The success rate of all bids shall be recorded and evaluated periodically
• Develop commercial activities in the area of competence to acquire new Clients, create opportunities for cross-selling, or develop new services for existing Clients

What We Offer

Join Intertek and become part of our global network of inspiring and entrepreneurial colleagues. We are a global family that values diversity and we thrive working together with precision, pace and passion. We are working to make the world Ever Better, ensuring the quality, safety and sustainability of products and services used by millions of people around the world.

• Competitive salary/benefits
• Development and career opportunities around the Globe
• Working in a highly motivated team and dynamic working environment

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer who does not discriminate against applicants. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, colour, religion, sex or national origin.

Intertek operates a preferred supplier arrangement and we do not accept unsolicited approaches from agencies.

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