Field Sales & Service Engineer – Mechanical Engineering

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Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Coventry, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Wolverhampton, Stafford

Field Sales & Service Engineer

Mechanical Engineering

We are looking to recruit a great Field Service Engineer to work with an existing network of customers throughout the UK.

We are keen to hear from individuals with a mechanical service pedigree in electrical / mechanical engineering disciplines, adopting a hands on approach to their service work. Maybe you are currently servicing mechanical equipment across the automotive, engineering or industrial sectors? Or even perhaps in allied areas, such as materials handling equipment, forklift trucks, commercial vehicles, agricultural machinery or off highway / earth moving equipment?

If you possess great people skills combined with an aptitude for mechanical engineering then we would love to hear from you.

Home based – Ideal location Midlands / North (M6, M5, M1,M62 Corridor) Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Coventry, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Wolverhampton, Stafford

Salary guide… (Circa up to £35k – £40K) basic + bonus & commission + vehicle + pension + benefits

Retaining existing customers is key….

Field based, this job needs flexibility and will sometimes require extensive travel across the Midlands and other parts of the UK, along with frequent travel to their Midlands HQ. The role is to predominantly support and cater for the needs of existing customers, assisting / advising on MRO, replacement product / solutions in addition to attaining and undertaking general service work along with routine maintenance schedules.

What would tick our boxes?

  • Technical and hands on expertise working with complex mechanical equipment and machinery.
  • Previous experience in commissioning, installing, repairing and servicing capital equipment in an engineering or automotive capacity.
  • A mechanical aptitude in rebuilding machinery and diagnosing problems deploying corrective actions.
  • Excellent relationship building skills able to communicate effectively at all levels from factory floor to board room.
  • Recognise incremental sales opportunities in the field with existing customers.
  • A HNC / HND level or above in a mechanical / engineering discipline would be distinctly advantageous.

This organisation is a global player in the markets in which they operate so full training support and ongoing product training will support the successful applicant.

Personal characteristics:

  • Good manner with people and able to communicate effectively at all levels.
  • Presentable in appearance projecting a positive influence of the business.
  • Ability to grasp technical, mechanical information.
  • Well organised logical thinker.
  • Team player.
  • Can do attitude and positive mentality.
  • Strong work ethic with high levels of self motivation.
  • PC Literate.
  • Able to use own initiative.
  • Commercially aware and intuitive.

Is this you?

Then don’t hesitate, get in touch to talk to us further about this unique job or send your CV today to Tom Gould at our retained recruitment company Glen Callum Associates Ltd.

REF 3012TG

Head of Sales & Marketing

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Midlands & North West – (M6, M62, M5 corridor) Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Coventry, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Wolverhampton, Stafford

Head of Sales & Marketing

A Head of Sales & Marketing / Senior Sales & Marketing Manager is required within the UK to grow sales globally into low volume high end automotive OEM’s, luxury car producers and the retro-fit automotive industry / motorsports and aftermarket sectors.

Based (UK) – Ideally Midlands & North West – (M6, M62, M5 corridor)  Birmingham, Liverpool, Manchester, Coventry, Leicester, Stoke-on-Trent, Derby, Wolverhampton, Stafford

(Circa £50k-60k), Basic + Bonus + Car + Benefits Package

Our client manufactures and develops high specification braking components and friction materials to meet and exceed the expectations for low volume, high performance vehicle manufacturers, the luxury car market and motorsport / fast road applications, including an established aftermarket / retro-fit business.  

Continued expansion and significant investment of their manufacturing capabilities has engaged serious interest from global vehicle producers in high end vehicle marques and fast road applications resulting in the company securing several prestigious contracts for exclusive supply.  

To steer this continued growth trend, we are looking to hire a dedicated and passionate Head of Sales and Marketing a Senior Sales & Marketing Manager to develop their OEM activities and established aftermarket retro-fit business.

The key points…

The role has two key responsibilities, the first will be to engage and further grow the company’s global OEM business. Their products are high end specification with optimum performance so key OEM business will be the low volume high performance players and the luxury car market. The second part of the challenge will be increase and grow their already established global distributor and retro-fit business which largely consist specialist motorsport distributors, tuning specialists and the serious speed enthusiasts. The business also has interests in other adjacent market sectors which would also fall into this remit.

This role is senior executive appointment and reports directly into the CEO.

In an ideal world…

Ideally if you have experience in selling and marketing technically advanced components or high-end car technologies to automotive OEM’s, luxury car manufacturers or motorsport engineering sectors then this would be of distinct interest. Knowledge of the motorsport sector and fast road market would also be key as the business has developed a healthy international presence within the motorsport distributor and retailer channels. We require a driven individual with strong commercial acumen with an ability to increase sales, develop marketing initiatives and control profit.

Equally our ideal person will have the knowledge and skill to increase sales volumes through 3rd party distributors and understand the mechanics of motivating distributors to increase their sales activity and focus on specific product groups.

Finally, we require a charismatic individual who is able to lead from the front, work autonomously and embrace change

The Way Forward…

Are you ready for life in the fast lane? If so and you would like to apply for the position of Head of Sales and Marketing please send your CV in the 1st instance to Glen Shepherd at Glen Callum Associates Ltd. E-mail jobs@glencallum.co.uk

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Glen Callum Associates are leading automotive and industrial recruitment specialists for sales, operational and marketing positions. We have an impressive client base of market leading manufacturers and distributors and are dedicated in providing candidates with advice, support and assistance in their recruitment search. Our consultants have valuable senior sales, marketing and operational experience within organisations within the automotive and industrial industry, allowing us to share an empathy with both client and candidate alike.

Head of Commercial / Technical Sales

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Worcester, Kidderminster, Droitwich Spa, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Birmingham, Ludlow

Head of Commercial / Technical Sales 

Automotive Engineering, Powertrain & Vehicle Electrification Drivetrain Applications  

We are looking to recruit an experienced Head of Sales / senior Business Development Manager / Head of Commercial / Head of Technical to be the voice of the UK business unit on behalf of one of the world’s largest Automotive Consulting and research institutes for developing powertrain systems, combustion engines and vehicle electrification drivetrain applications. If you’re strong commercially with great Business Development skills and combined technical knowledge gained within automotive manufacturing or automotive engineering, then get in touch today.

Worcestershire, ideal location – Worcester, Kidderminster, Droitwich Spa, Bromsgrove, Redditch, Birmingham, Ludlow.

Salary – Competitive + Bonus + Car + Pension + Excellent Benefits + Health Care

Our client is the world’s largest independent company for development, simulation and testing technology of powertrains for passenger cars, truck and large engines. They develop and improve all kinds of powertrain system and are a trusted partner to the engine and automotive industry. Their engine instrumentation and test systems cover all the instruments and systems required for engine and vehicle testing.

The Role

The role will report directly to the Head of Sales and will focus heavily on developing and maintaining harmonious relationships with key customers to gain market intelligence and expose sales leads. The purpose of this role is to be the face of the UK for our client’s customers whilst actively seeking and pursuing sales leads with a consultative approach.

The Candidate

Our ideal candidate will come from a Technical Sales / Key Account Management background within automotive engineering or automotive manufacturing and possess the commercial pedigree to work proactively and close sales. If you can bring a successful track record of selling Technical Solutions into OEM’s / Vehicle Manufacturers this will be considered impressive for starters. An ability to present to individuals at all levels from stakeholder to powertrain engineers will be an important element of the job. Previous key account management and business development experience operating at head office and senior buyer level will be integral along with a demonstrable successful sales record.

Our ideal individual will also possess strong personal qualities and attributes along with solid pc skills (common Microsoft applications)

Apply in Confidence

To apply for the position of Head of Commercial & Technical please forward your CV to Tom Gould, Recruitment Consultant at Glen Callum Associates Ltd or call Tom directly for a further chat on the job.

If your application is successful, you will be contacted directly by Tom and He will talk you through in detail the full company role and specifics.

Don’t delay, we’re hiring now, apply today!

JOB REF 2847TG

Glen Callum Associates are a leading automotive and industrial recruitment agency for sales, operational and marketing positions. We have an impressive client base of market leading manufacturers and distributors and are dedicated in providing candidates with advice, support and assistance in their recruitment search. Our consultants have valuable senior sales, marketing and operational experience within organisations within the automotive and industrial industry, allowing us to share an empathy with both client and candidate alike.