Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a global provider of renewable energy and resource recovery solutions, to recruit a Sales Engineer for its UK operations.
The Sales Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, company pension, and the opportunity to work within an expanding international business at the forefront of the renewable energy sector.
If you're a Sales Engineer or Business Development professional with experience in waste treatment, anaerobic digestion, biogas or renewable energy, and you're looking to join a business that delivers innovative sustainable solutions, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Sales Engineer role
Reporting to the Commercial Director, you will:
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Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve annual revenue and business growth objectives.
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Identify, qualify and convert new business opportunities across sectors including waste management, agriculture, local authorities and industrial customers.
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Build and maintain long-term relationships with clients, consultants, contractors and key industry stakeholders.
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Generate new opportunities through networking, market research, referrals and proactive business development activity.
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Work closely with the engineering team to develop technically and commercially competitive proposals.
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Provide regular sales forecasts, pipeline updates and market feedback to senior management.
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Monitor market trends, customer requirements and competitor activity to support future business strategy.
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Represent the company at exhibitions, conferences and industry events to strengthen market presence.
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Lead commercial negotiations through to contract award and handover.
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Expand the company's aftersales and operations & maintenance service agreements across existing anaerobic digestion facilities.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Degree in Engineering, Environmental Science or a related discipline.
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Experience in technical sales, sales engineering or business development.
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Background in anaerobic digestion, biogas, wastewater, waste management or renewable energy.
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Good understanding of renewable energy technologies and plant processes.
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Knowledge of UK environmental regulations and permitting is desirable.
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Commercial awareness, including project costing, CAPEX/OPEX and ROI.
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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel.
Personal skills
The Sales Engineer role would suit someone who is:
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Strong communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills.
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Commercially driven with a proactive mindset.
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Technically minded and customer focused.
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Self-motivated, organised and able to manage multiple priorities.
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A collaborative team player with a passion for renewable energy.
Salary and benefits of the Sales Engineer role
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Competitive salary (DOE)
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Company pension
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Bonus scheme
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Company car or car allowance
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Private healthcare (where applicable)
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Ongoing professional development and training
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Opportunity to work for an established global business within the renewable energy sector
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