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Are you a proactive and commercially focussed Technical Sales Executive looking for a new opportunity with a forward-thinking precision engineering company? If so, we would like to hear from you!

We are seeing a technically minded Sales Executive to join one of our long-standing clients based in Plymouth. This is a fast paced and varied role where you will be responsible for sourcing, quoting, and securing business to provide customers with fast, competitive responses to meet their technical requirements.

Key Responsibilities will include:
• Respond to inbound customer enquiries, providing quick, accurate, and competitive quotations.
• Source traded parts and solutions from our client’s supplier and distributor network.
• Manage and grow relationships with key distributors, suppliers, and trading partners.
• Follow up on quotations to secure orders, negotiating terms where required.
• Liaise closely with the engineering and external sales teams to ensure technical solutions align with customer requirements.
• Provide regular feedback to the sales and procurement teams regarding market trends, pricing, and product availability.
• Update and maintain accurate records within the CRM system.
• Support continuous improvement of processes to ensure the highest standards of customer service.
• Assist in onboarding new suppliers where necessary to expand trading capability.

Essential Qualifications, Experience and Skills Required:
• Experience in internal sales, distribution, or procurement in a technical or engineering environment, ideally within the aerospace or defence industry.
• Strong commercial awareness and business acumen coupled with the ability to balance speed and accuracy.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Confident using CRM systems, MS Office, and other business tools.
• Positive, driven, and collaborative attitude.

What we Offer:
• Competitive Salary, please apply with requirements.
• 25 days of paid holiday, plus bank holidays.
• Professional Development.
Engagement and Rewards platform, with access to discounts at over 100 retailers.
• Free on-site Parking.

Please note, our client does not have a Skilled Worker Sponsorship Licence therefore to apply for this role, it is essential that candidates have the immediate right to work in the UK. Due to the nature of the business, security clearance may be required.

If you are a technically minded Sales Executive with the experience and knowledge listed above, please submit an up to date CV by using the ‘apply’ button below.

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