Sales Engineer
As a Sales Engineer, you will play a key role in Telestack's sales and engineering operations by detailing 2D and 3D Drawings for machines, projects and new products. Working closely with the Sales Team and Engineering departments, you will ensure high level sales support including technical drawings, layouts, technical specifications and commercial proposals.
Additionally, you will contribute to the technical sales process by handling dealer and customer contact where required, and generally supporting the sales team.
About the role
Sales and Technical Support (Primary Focus)
Collaborate with the Sales Team to deliver cost-effective technical solutions tailored to customer needs.
Collaborate with the Sales Team in discussion with dealers and customers on technical details and proposals via MS Teams calls and Site Visits.
Manage sales opportunities along with Sales Manager (s) from inquiry to proposal to in-house management to post sale follow-up.
Support the generation of technical proposals, sales specifications, and marketing materials when required.
Liaise with internal departments, including Engineering, Aftermarkets, and Factory Personnel, to align costs, technical solutions and project goals.
Collaboration and Communication
Work closely with stakeholders, including the Sales Team, Engineering, and suppliers, to develop accurate cost assessments and ensure smooth project delivery.
Participate in meetings with suppliers, customers, and trade events as needed.
General Engineering Support
Support concept designs for new or modified equipment to aid cost validation.
Assist with 3D modelling, detailing, and layouts where necessary to support sales efforts.
Travel Requirements
Willing to travel worldwide by air and auto as required (+/- 4 - 8 weeks per year), have valid driver’s license, be able to obtain a passport and must have financial means to travel when required. Approved expenses will be reimbursed.
What you will need
Required criteria
- Bachelor’s degree in Mechanical, Civil, Electrical, Mining, Geological or Industrial Engineering required.
- At least two years’ relevant experience in a comparable position.
- Communicate effectively orally and written.
- Good interpersonal relations skills when dealing with management, sales, dealers, customers, and inter-company personnel.
- Ability to manage stressful situations including equipment and/or process problem resolution with customers, dealer personnel, etc.
- Understanding of costing processes, particularly for mechanical equipment and engineering projects.
- Experience with material estimation, including steel and purchased parts.
- Advanced skills in Microsoft Excel and other Office applications.
- Excellent organizational skills with the ability to manage multiple tasks and meet deadlines.
Desired criteria
- Knowledge of hydraulics, electrics, or mechanical systems is an advantage.
- Experience in preparing technical drawings or layouts.
- Familiarity with PhotoView 360 or similar rendering tools.
Astec Industries Europe Limited
Since 1985, Telestack has transformed from a small engineering firm into a global leader in mobile bulk material handling solutions by successfully exploring gaps in the market and offering bespoke engineered solutions to meet the needs of their customers. The respected company have built a leading portfolio of mobile bulk material handling equipment and now offer the widest range of mobile conveyors in the international marketplace. Offering Ship loaders, Ship Unloaders, Hopper Feeders, Truck Unloaders, Bulk Reception Feeders, Stockpiling Conveyors, Link Conveyors and Telescopic Stackers, Telestack have thousands of custom-designed global installations in a range of applications.
The Telestack Story Servicing the quarrying and aggregate, mining, port, and terminal sectors, Telestack design and manufacture their equipment from their headquarters in Omagh. Based across 2 nearby sites, Telestack have grown extensively in numbers and employ people across a range of disciplines from engineering (design, mechanical, electrical), manufacturing, fabrication, quality, supply chain, project management, aftermarket and product support, sales, marketing, finance, HR, IT and many more. In addition, their turnover has increased substantially in that short period, and they are now one of the key private employers in the locality. Utilising industry-leading software and technologies, Telestack have a track record of firsts. Their engineering team have developed concepts that have changed the nature of the sectors in which they operate. Guided by industry best practice, Telestack boast all the benefits of a large corporate company whilst maintaining the culture and ethos of a local family operation! The Telestack solutions are world-renowned, and the brand is known, respected and sought-after, by large blue-chip companies globally.
Astec Omagh Telestack was purchased in 2014 by Astec Industries – the >$1bn NASDAQ listed company who are one of America's leading manufacturers of equipment that build’s much of the world’s infrastructure. Astec boast world celebrated brands such as Peterson grinders, Kolberg-Pioneer, Johnson Crushers and Osborn mining products, combining their centuries of experience under the trusted Astec brand. Astec is a market-leading brand supplying equipment to several industries that include the asphalt, concrete, recycling, aggregate, road building, and mining sectors. They have a strategic global focus and over the last number of years, they have invested millions in their Omagh based European facility. These investments are the foundation upon which the next phase of growth will be built upon and the team in Omagh are seeking the very best talent to join them in their journey! Ready to grow your career with a company that values innovation, ambition, and personal growth?
Our benefits
Vacation, Paid time off
Retirement plan and/or pension
Free parking
Cycle to work
Free work laptop
Competitive salary
Life insurance
Employee Assistance Scheme
Perks Card
Social Opportunities
Annual performance review
On the job learning
Progression opportunities
Access to Health & Wellbeing app
Sales Engineer
Since 1985, Telestack has transformed from a small engineering firm into a global leader in mobile bulk material handling solutions by successfully exploring gaps in the market and offering bespoke engineered solutions to meet the needs of their customers. The respected company have built a leading portfolio of mobile bulk material handling equipment and now offer the widest range of mobile conveyors in the international marketplace. Offering Ship loaders, Ship Unloaders, Hopper Feeders, Truck Unloaders, Bulk Reception Feeders, Stockpiling Conveyors, Link Conveyors and Telescopic Stackers, Telestack have thousands of custom-designed global installations in a range of applications.