Sales Engineer

Job Details

THE COMPANY
Roots Systems Ltd is the world leader in the design and manufacture of skid-mounted rotary compressors for the oil/gas, chemical/petrochemical and energy/power generation industries.

We are proud to be a family business and work as a team, so all our employees feel a sense of inclusion, support and belonging.

THE CANDIDATE
If you are customer focused, solutions orientated and strive for excellence then you could be just what our business is looking for.

For this role you will need to be highly numerate and have a bachelor’s degree in a physical science, engineering or mathematics. An honours degree in chemical engineering or mechanical engineering would be the most suitable.

Our ideal candidate will have knowledge and understanding of rotating machinery, such as pumps, compressors, and mechanical seals and their support systems, and of fluid-handling equipment, such as piping, valves, pressure vessels, heat exchangers and measuring instruments.

Experience of working in the engineering sector is required. A new graduate without this experience would be considered for the position of Junior Sales Engineer.

You will need to be commercially aware, with knowledge of sales and marketing techniques.

You will need to have exceptional communication and organisational skills and be confident in the use of Microsoft applications, especially Excel and Project.

We are looking for a team player who is self-motivated and has a ‘can-do’ attitude.

THE ROLE
The Sales Engineer will provide timely, accurate quotations for compressor packages through interpretation of application requirements, dealing with technical and commercial queries whilst providing a high-quality service to global customers.

The main duties of the role are:

Reading customers’ enquiries, including data sheets, project specifications, P&IDs, and terms and conditions
Selecting appropriate materials of construction, flow control, sealing systems, lube oil systems, cooling, acoustic attenuation and instrumentation for new compressors and compressor packages. Advising customers on these according to their needs.
Performing calculations, for example to size equipment such as compressors, motors, auxiliary systems and components
Writing RFQs for suppliers
Estimating costs and calculating selling prices
Writing proposal documents and supporting documents for bids
Maintaining accurate records of opportunities and bids
Attending meetings with customers

BENEFITS

The benefits of working for the Rotolok Group are:

Competitive salary (dependent on qualifications and experience)
Annual pay review and individual merit award review
Basic hours (36.5 hours per week):
Monday to Thursday – 08.30 to 17.00
Friday – 08.30 to 13.00
Generous bonus scheme
Contributory pension scheme
33 days’ annual leave (includes 8 days’ statutory bank holidays) plus our ‘Flexible Holiday Trading Scheme’
Life assurance scheme (after qualifying period)
Income protection plan (after qualifying period)
Employee support and perks package
Free car parking
Investment in our employees through learning and development
Flexible and family friendly policies

We encourage early application as we reserve the right to close this vacancy early if suitable candidates are found. If you would like more information, please do not hesitate to contact David White on 01453 826581.

CLOSING DATE: 17 May 2024