Technical Sales Engineer - Heavy Duty Equipment at Lington & Bernie Consulting Limited

Location: Ikoyi, Lagos

Job Summary

• As a technical sales engineer, you'll use your technical knowledge along with sales skills to provide advice and support on a range of products, for which a certain level of expertise is needed.

Responsibilities
As a technical sales engineer, you'll need to:

• Search for new clients who might benefit from company products or services (Heavy-duty equipment e.g trucks) and maximise client potential in designated regions
• Develop long-term relationships with clients, by managing and interpreting their requirements
• persuade clients that a product or service best satisfies their needs in terms of quality, price and delivery
• Negotiate tender and contract terms and conditions to meet both client and company needs
• Calculate client quotations and administer client accounts
• Provide pre-sales technical assistance and product education
• Work on after-sales support services and provide technical backup as required
• Make technical presentations and demonstrate how a product meets client needs
• Oversees the daily workflow, scheduling, and assignments of the equipment.
• Inspects and performs maintenance on assigned equipment and facilities.
• Maintains files of warranties, records, licenses, inspections, service agreements, and contracts for various pieces of equipment.

Requirements
Education and Experience:

• A Bachelor’s Degree in Engineering is preferred.
• Minimum of 3 years relevant work experience.
• Previous experience managing the company’s equipment and technical sales.

Required Skills / Abilities:

• Basic understanding of or ability to quickly learn the equipment.
• Ability to maintain basic records and warranties.
• Ability to understand written directions in manuals and on manufacturer websites.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite or related software as required to complete and maintain records.
• Scheduling preventative maintenance and repairs to ensure that equipment is in good working condition at all times
• Inspecting equipment to make sure that it meets safety regulations and standards of quality