Regional Sales Engineer

Our client, a well established international manufacturer of industrial automation, interconnection, and interface solutions, is currently recruiting for a Regional Sales Engineer to support its growing business. Role The role will be a combination of account management and business development, including the enhancement of existing established customer relationships and development of new business opportunities for a defined area - The role will require that you become knowledgeable with both hardware and software products from various technologies across the product portfolio including Electrical, Interconnect, Automation and Communications Be a problem solver for the client providing solutions to solve design challenges that they face - a genuine interest in technology It will require excellent communication skills including an ability to cover a portfolio of existing customer accounts effectively and efficiently Be commercially astute and possess good business acumen Be capable of reacting swiftly and professionally to customer issues, demonstrating empathy and a creative problem-solving approach Ideally, the role will require that the individual has an electrical or control systems background and has the potential or demonstrated ability to influence at various levels in client organisations Regular and effective communication with the main office based in Dublin Achieve the targets set and contribute to the continued growth in market share of the brand Be proactive and demonstrate initiative in achievement of overall company objectives Being flexible to requests by management to undertake additional responsibilities as and when required The role will require travel within Ireland and potentially abroad in the future. Proximity to the Dublin area desired Core Skills/Attributes: Customer focused attitude - become a problem solver for your customer Translate technology features to customer solutions Clear, effective & empathic communication ability Ambition to continuously improve Work ethic & drive Ability to work autonomously & in a team environment Solid negotiation skills Commercially astute Electrical/engineering or related industry background Relevant technical and / or business qualifications desirable