Applications Engineer

Overview

Applications Engineer

Aylesbury

Salary Dependent on Experience

Our client is well-established and leaders in their field. They are recruiting for an Application Engineer to interpret the requirements of RFQs and produce offers that win profitability.

Responsibilities

• Interpret the requirements of a request for quotation and produce an offer that is likely to win profitable business
• Technical / commercial role for a confident individual within the relevant company industry
• Work within a team, while also developing solutions and conclusions for a range of enquiries
• Liaise and work with clients to develop the best solution and gain the clients trust and confidence
• Liaise with Applications Team, Field Sales, Marketing and Engineering/Procurement and Production Group
• Prepare written offers, including technical and commercial terms, meeting all customer specifications and offering attractive alternatives. Ensure offers are commercially attractive and profitable for the order
• Generate offers efficiently and accurately within the timescales laid out in company procedures and according to customer expectations
• Contribute directly to achieving and exceeding sales targets
• Prepare and chair the hand-over from any resulting orders
• Develop new suppliers in collaboration with the purchasing team to improve order profitability and hit rate
• Work within a team and support colleagues during holidays and periods of illness

The ideal Application Engineer will

• Be a competent and qualified engineer with the ability to discuss the types and functions of products and services at all levels internally and externally
• Have previous experience writing offers, technical documentation and commercial terms
• Adhere to customer specifications and offer attractive alternatives
• Work accurately to timescales and deadlines, adhering to company procedures and customer expectations
• Be capable of travelling at short notice and credible when communicating with clients
• Must hold strong IT skills

Working Hours

Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 (With some Hybrid working)

Benefits

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life assurance
• Pension
• Health cash plan
• On-site parking
• On-site electric charging points
• Social events
• Seasonal flu jabs

Jackie Kerr Recruitment is an independent agency that has been established for 28 years.

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