SAVECO Environmental Limited

Sales Engineer

Saveco Environmental Ltd is a growing engineering company based in Gloucestershire, providing bulk-solids handling equipment to the biogas, agricultural and waste-water industries.

By: SAVECO Environmental Ltd

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£75,000.00 per year

This is an excellent opportunity for a charismatic and ambitious individual to join our growing sales team in Tewkesbury. The selected individual must have a strong drive to not only meet the job requirements but to actively look to grow and develop the sector. A dedicated passion and energy for the biogas and agricultural industry is a necessity, as well as a drive to exceed customer expectations and targets and build rapport with customers.

Please be aware, the appointed individual must be keen to travel throughout the UK & Ireland to attend customer sites, scheduling meetings as necessary with the initial support of the Sales Manager.

We are looking for someone who ideally has at least 2 years’ experience working in sales, preferably within the agricultural or biogas sectors. Please note, that this role may be within either the agricultural or biogas sectors or a combination of the two depending on experience.

Key Responsibilities:

To actively pursue and grow the current customer base and develop new business accounts within the whole of the UK & Ireland, and to pursue and respond to all sales enquiries by telephone, email, or by site visits.
To learn technical knowledge about the equipment and kit being sold to provide a comprehensive and informed service to customers and potential customers and to respond to queries.
Promote our products and services, as well as build relationships with dealers to promote B2B sales as well as direct sales to end users.
Meet agreed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
Obtain new customers through networking and telesales leads, with a willingness to grab all opportunities and a passion to use initiative to grow the sector.
To attend and help to run various exhibitions throughout the year to grow visibility.
Report to Manager and Director all sales activities and provide relevant information as required.
Demonstrate a dynamic approach and actively respond to challenges.
Attend training sessions, both in the office and at the head office in Italy, to develop knowledge and skills.
Provide exceptional customer service and address any customer concerns or issues which may arise as quickly and confidently as possible.
Getting your hands dirty from time to time ( if your scared of slurry, this job isn’t for you)

Required Skills

2 years + experience and a proven track record in a similar sales-based role, i.e., farming, agricultural, biogas or bulk-solids handling.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and time management skills.
To be highly driven persistent in pursuit of own targets. This is not a role for someone who isn’t passionate to grow the sector!
Strong interpersonal skills and ability to build rapport with clients.
Self-motivated and target-driven with a proactive approach to work.
Excellent planning and organisational skills.
Ability to work independently and as part of our sales team.
Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel daily as required.
Ability to travel to the Group head office in Italy 2-4 times per year for training and skills building.
Proficient in Microsoft Office and CRM software.

Note: This job description is intended to provide a general overview of the position. Other duties may be assigned as needed.

Job Type: Full-time, Permanent following 3-month probation

Salary: Competitive, based on experience, split between base salary, commission and annual bonus.

Schedule: Monday to Friday

Supplemental pay types: Annual bonus, Monthly commission