Sales Engineer Apprentice

As a Sales Apprentice, you’ll develop and support the sales team in understanding customer needs, proposing technical solutions, and closing sales. The role combines learning technical expertise, customer relationship management, and effective sales strategies. This entry-level position is ideal for individuals seeking hands-on experience at the intersection of engineering and sales.

The apprentice Sales Engineer role serves as a crucial link between BEL Valves products and its potential customers. This role involves a unique blend of technical expertise and sales acumen, as you take responsibility for understanding complex products or solutions and effectively conveying their value to clients.

You will develop a keen attention to detail and a strong commitment to accuracy, ensuring the effective fulfillment of customer needs. Your dedication to exceptional customer service will be instrumental in driving successful sales and building lasting relationships in the marketplace.

You will complete a 4-year apprenticeship specialising in the first instance Assembly and Test followed by entering the sales team and will study with South Tyneside Marine School, completing a portfolio of evidence to prove their competence to achieve a Level 3 Diploma in Advanced Manufacturing Engineering.

At the start of your apprenticeship, you’ll spend the first 15 weeks at South Tyneside Marine School. You’ll then join the team at Bel Valves in Walker, where you’ll spend four days per week in the factory, while attending college one day per week ultimately ending up within the sales office.

What you’ll be doing

- Demonstrate capability within the sales Bid Process, challenging costs and estimates to ensure margin maximisation. Consistently meets and exceed the required standards

- Consistently meets the high standards of customer service required by BEL Valves

- Consistently prepares and submits quotations in a timely manner, ensuring strict adherence to specified requirements and guidelines

- Learn how to be proficient in the compilation and costing of valves and spare parts, collaborating closely with the Procurement Department to secure precise pricing information

- Engage positively with clients, consistently seeking opportunities for upselling and maximise opportunities within existing market

- Promote a safe working environment by following BEL Valves safety policies and taking action to correct any unsafe behaviour or conditions

- Interpret and follow drawings/diagrams and/or specifications for required component or assembly.

- Plan work activity, including resources, equipment

- Quality check and adjust components or assembly against required specification; for example, testing and calibrating

- Identify and resolve problems with components or assemblies

- Re-instate work area and equipment

- Contribute to continuous improvement in component production or assembly

Who we’re looking for

To apply, you must have achieved GCSE’s in English and Maths (A*-C/ 9-4) and have a genuine desire to learn and develop.

We’re looking for someone who has effective time management and problem-solving skills, as well as strong communication. You must be a team player, but able to work on your own initiative when needed.

If you can organise, prioritise, meet deadlines, and are able to work under pressure we’d love to hear from you!

Working hours are 37 per week.

Benefits

- Hands-on experience

- Get paid to learn

- Industry recognized qualifications

- Wellbeing app (Employee Assistance Program)

- Mentorship

- Training & development