Senior Sales Engineer (Marine)

Responsibilities:

• Visit existing customers, develop new customer base with marine and offshore industries.
• Weekly visit report to be submitted.
• Sell diesel engine spare parts.
• Secure enquiries /orders to meet the sales targets.
• Follow up on the orders till delivery completion.
• Prepare quotations and tenders.
• Review quotations, tenders and cost estimates.
• Strategize to ensure bids/enquiries are comprehensively estimated/quoted and submitted as per clients tender/enquiry requirements.
• Identify, assess and manage risks relating to the contracts/orders.
• Deal with diesel engine makers, OEM manufacturer and suppliers, principals, second hand engine parts markets and evaluation of its prices. Perform price comparison to achieve the most competitive prices.
• Handle projected principal sales.
• Maintain a high standard level of customer services and good customer relation.
• Responsible for maximizing the profit margin and meeting sales targets.
• Be updated on industry news and trends, products, services, competitors, relevant information about legacy, existing, and emerging technologies, and the latest product-line developments.
• Take responsibility in the customer / sales team environment for discussions on technical solutions proposed by Company in a manner that gains credibility with its clients.
• Work closely with sales teams to develop effective working relationships and understand sales strategy and approach to accounts and opportunities
• Provide accurate account information / reports on a regular basis.
• Assist in the development of the organization and Sales teams through sharing specialist skills and knowledge via training and coaching as required
• Plan, coordinate and participate in exhibitions / tradeshows
• Perform market research surveys amongst client base to seek feedback on sales and service techniques, follow-up methods and quality of after sales service.
• Responsible for monthly business development reports, cross diversification business reports.
• Assist in developing budget, business developments, objectives for annual operating plan and execute to achieve the objectives set.
• Take lead of trading team and signatory right in the absence of manager
• To meet EHS requirement for all concerned parties
• Any other tasks as and when assigned by superior.

Requirements:

• At least Diploma in Engineering
• At least 2 years working experience in Marine or Offshore / Oil & Gas Industry
• Good product and market knowledge
• Good selling / marketing skills
• Willing to travel overseas when required
• Competent in Microsoft Office

Originally posted on Himalayas