Sales & Tendering Engineer

Rubicon Consulting is currently recruiting for a Sales & Tendering Engineer on a Permanent based in Oxfordshire (Hybrid). Role Summary To support our external Sales Teams with the technical proposals needed to help drive profitable business. The ideal candidate will be familiar with the Electrical Utilities Market (DNO, IDNO, ICP, EV, Renewables, rail sectors or export markets etc.). Our candidate will have excellent communication skills, good knowledge of the Electrical industry and preferably hold an HNC or higher in electrical engineering. As a member of the sales and tendering team you will be on the ‘front line’, dealing with initial customer contact through email, telephone calls, answering technical product questions and collating and issuing appropriate sales materials and quotations as guided by the sales team. Fully supported by the Sales Channel Heads and other departments, you will take ownership for ensuring our customers receive best in class customer service, responding to their enquiry or request for information with enthusiasm and professionalism. The role may involve travel to other offices in the UK and customer premises. This will also involve the direct support to the external sales team, assisting them with their external activities. The role is a salaried position, offered at a competitive market rate + benefits working for a prestigious UK manufacturer. Key Accountabilities: 1. Support the Sales Teams with the sales and tendering process by assisting with tender preparation, administration, contract handover, customer call handling and sales generation. 2. Support the Sales Teams to gather their data and help with the return actions. 3. Communicate customer requirements internally. 4. Manage Customer order handover to Customer Services/ Contract Management team. 5. Follow-up open tenders to assist the Sales Teams. 6. Support for UK Distributors. 7. Support L1 (L1 – “standard product enquiries”) Technical Queries received by either phone or email. 8. To undertake any other duties and responsibilities as required / instructed to maintain and / or improve the efficiency, quality and service provided by the company. 9. Comply with all company policies and procedures and maintain confidentiality of information relating to the company’s business and staff. Requirements Minimum Qualifications, Knowledge and Experience: - GCSE in Maths, English and a Science or ICT subject - Competent in the use of Microsoft Office (Excel, Word and Outlook) - Experience of quoting capital equipment worldwide including working from engineering drawings, electrical schematics or reading from technical specifications would be an advantage Desirable Qualifications and Experience: - Familiar with the UK Electrical Utilities Market via either DNO or IDNO, ICP, EV, Renewables or rail sectors - Similar B2B experience gained in other sectors such as Oil & Gas, Infrastructure or Transportation would be a useful alternative - Familiar with export markets, using INCO terms and tender bonds - Experience of working with CAD applications - Experience of the use of project management tools/practices - Degree/HND/GNVQ qualification in Electrical Engineering would be a distinct advantage Our Company Rubicon Consulting is a Talent management consultancy which helps you to optimise business performance and competitive advantage by choosing the right people first time