Technical Sales Engineer

Siltbuster Ltd; Coventry; Remote; GBP 35,000 - 55,000

Job description

About the role

Siltbuster is looking for a dynamic and experienced Technical Sales Engineer to support our Municipal Wastewater Treatment Sector operations in the Midlands. The successful sector Sales Engineer will maintain and build relationships with both new and old customers whilst promoting and developing our brand and reputation as an industry leader. This role works remotely but not in isolation; it is part of a wider team of Sales Engineers with a wealth of experience that they are happy to share. The role additionally has the support of an excellent back-office team. Travel and occasional stays away from home are a regular part of the job.

The role requires proven, extensive experience of scoping and delivering multiple projects from initial conception and prospecting to order close-out and handover.

Reporting to the Municipal Sales Manager, the initial key responsibilities will include:

1. Driving the sales process from initial contact through to order, delivery, and project closeout.
2. Achieving sales targets and delivering exceptional customer service.
3. Delivering and supporting projects across a variety of levels.
4. Working collaboratively with the technical solutions and design teams.
5. Troubleshooting for clients and ensuring fast and effective solutions are found.
6. Managing and developing key relationships within the selected Water Companies, focusing on account growth and long-term relationship building.
7. Collaborating with company-wide cross-functional teams to assess opportunity feasibility, optimizing potential options, and creating tailored solutions that meet client needs.
8. Staying informed about industry trends, market activities, and competitors to identify new business opportunities.
9. Learning cross-departmental specific skills and activities as applicable.

Technical excellence is at the core of everything we do; our Technical Sales team is fundamental to building on this and our continued success.

About us & our business

Siltbuster Ltd is the UK's leading responsive wastewater treatment company, serving an extensive range of clients across the UK and overseas. “Water Quality Matters” - the business ensures that environmental protection is provided by delivering complete package plant solutions to a breadth of sectors.

From our dedicated, purpose-built facility located on our own 10-acre site, we develop, engineer, and manufacture patent-protected, market-leading products through our in-house R&D and design teams. By utilizing our in-house laboratories, expertise, and workshop capabilities, Siltbuster solutions are proven, cost-effective, compliant, and environmentally beneficial. Our projects, fleet services, and remote field engineering teams ensure complete customer satisfaction, whether an individual rental unit or a complete, permanent, turnkey solution.

The business has grown significantly over the last few years, reaching a wider client base and enhancing the levels of service that we provide. Therefore, we are seeking to continue to build our team; investing in skills, knowledge & experience to not only enhance the services we can provide but support career paths helping develop and engage our staff for the sustained growth of the business.

About you

We are seeking candidates who are passionate about making a difference in the water-environmental sector, with a practical and positive outlook. Proven experience within the UK Municipal Sector is highly preferred, in addition to sales management, preferably within the technical or engineering sectors to the water industry.

You will have a strong commercial acumen and know-how of the sales lifecycle from conception to delivery. You will also have a demonstrated ability to manage and grow large accounts, with a focus on long-term client relationships & key account management.

Willingness and ability to travel to support your customers with their requirements and maintain key relationships is paramount.

Qualifications, Skills & Experience

1. Demonstrated experience in technical sales.
2. Ability to create tailored solutions to suit the customers' requirements.
3. Outstanding planning and organizing skills, with the ability to ensure efficient and effective daily time management.
4. Ability to work independently and as part of a collaborative team.
5. Excellent analysis, data interpretation, and technical skills to identify project/client needs.
6. An extensive understanding of the key elements associated with wastewater treatment and applicable design standards is preferential.
7. Competent in the use of Office 365, notably Excel and Word.
8. Full UK driving licence preferential.

What we can offer you:

We understand balancing work and life commitments isn't always easy; that's why we've designed our benefits package to support you in all areas of life.

1. Competitive salary and eligibility for company bonus scheme.
2. 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays with increasing annual leave entitlement for long service.
3. Medicash Scheme - medical expenses scheme (access to 24-hour online GP services).
4. Pension scheme.
5. Employee assistance programme (EAP) & access to Mental Health First Aiders.
6. Employee Discount Scheme (discounts/vouchers for supermarkets, high street shops, holidays, and more).
7. Employee Referral Scheme.
8. 3x your annual salary life insurance (DIS).
9. Free on-site parking, with employee EV charging available.