Technical Sales Advisor
Location: Newport
Salary: £30k
Yolk Recruitment is currently partnering with a leading engineering client to recruit a Technical Sales Advisor to join their team. This role offers the opportunity to engage with a global customer base, managing enquiries and providing technical solutions that meet client needs.
Key Responsibilities
*Handle customer enquiries promptly, acknowledging receipt and reviewing technical requirements.
*Accurate quotations and responsive support to technical queries.
*Work closely with internal teams including Engineering, Production, Quality, and Purchasing to obtain necessary information.
*Prepare accurate quotations based on customer specifications, including labour, material, and service costs where applicable.
*Negotiate tender and contract terms in alignment with client and company objectives.
*Manage an allocated territory as required, building long-term relationships with customers.
*Ensure timely communication of customer feedback, technical queries, and lead-time requirements to management.
*Work towards meeting sales targets and deadlines, contributing to the achievement of gross profit margin (GPM) targets.
Experience:
*Technical sales or mechanical manufacturing experience desirable but not essential.
*Strong customer focus and commercial awareness
*Experience working in technical background
*Attention to detail and ability to meet deadlines
*Familiarity with ERP systems (Visual experience is advantageous)
*Good IT literacy and presentation skills
*Understanding of supply chain processes


Behavioural Attributes:
*Excellent planning, organisational, and analytical skills
*Confident and professional communication, including telephone manner
*Self-motivated with a strong achievement drive
*Flexible, collaborative, and innovative mindset
*Strong negotiation, networking, and teamwork abilities


Benefits
*Basic salary up to £30k
*Annual bonus
*Contributory membership of Pension Scheme
*Death in Service Benefit (linked with Pension Scheme) of 3× annual salary
*Free car parking, plus secure parking for motorbikes and bicycles
*25 days’ holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
*Annual eye test if working continuously on screens
*£60 contribution towards new prescription glasses if needed
*Christmas Savings Club
*PPE provided