Internal Sales Engineer
Automation and Drives
Why join us?
At WEG, you'll be part of a global organisation recognised for innovation, quality and technical excellence. We offer the opportunity to work with industry-leading products, develop your technical expertise and contribute to the success of customers across a wide range of industrial sectors.
Why WEG?
Founded in 1961, WEG has grown into one of the world's leading manufacturers of industrial electrical technologies and produces more than 19 million electric motors each year. Through continuous investment in innovation, manufacturing excellence and sustainable solutions, WEG provides a comprehensive range of products including electric motors, geared motors, gearboxes, variable frequency drives, soft starters, generators, transformers and control systems. As part of our continued growth, we are looking for an experienced and motivated Internal Sales Engineer to join our team in Redditch.
About the Role
This is an exciting opportunity for a technically minded sales professional with experience of electric motors, geared motors, gearboxes or industrial power transmission products.
Working within a collaborative team environment, you will support customers by providing technical solutions, preparing quotations and managing enquiries through to order placement.
You will play a key role in delivering excellent customer service while identifying the most suitable products and solutions to meet customer requirements.
What You’ll Be Doing
- Manage and support customer enquiries through the sales process.
- Prepare technical and commercial quotations.
- Interpret customer specifications and application requirements to develop suitable technical solutions.
- Provide pricing, product availability and technical guidance to customers.
- Support order processing and ensure a smooth handover between quotation and order stages.
- Take ownership of customer queries and resolve issues efficiently.
- Maintain regular communication with WEG teams and manufacturing facilities both in the UK and globally.
- Build strong working relationships with customers and colleagues.
- Assist with technical meetings, product training and customer visits when required.
Who We’re Looking For
- A strong team player who works well in a collaborative environment
- Clear and confident communicator, able to engage with both customers and colleagues
- Commercially aware, with a solution-based approach to sales
- Comfortable working with technical data, specifications and schematics
- Well organised, with the ability to prioritise and manage workload effectively
- Able to work under pressure and meet deadlines
- Proactive, adaptable and keen to learn
- Confident making decisions and taking ownership of enquiries
Essential Knowledge & Experience
- Experience within a sales engineering, internal sales or technical customer support environment.
- Good working knowledge of geared motors, gearboxes, electric motors or industrial power transmission equipment.
- ONC, HNC, HND or higher qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
- Minimum 3 years' experience in a similar technical role.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities.
- Ability to manage multiple priorities and work effectively under pressure.
- Good knowledge of Microsoft Office applications.
- Experience using SAP would be advantageous.
- The ability to work independently while contributing positively to a team environment.
To apply, please send your C.V. and cover letter to jwinters@weg.net
+44 (0) 1527 513800
jwinters@weg.net
