External Sales Engineer

The Role

The External Sales Engineer will be responsible for selling and promoting CPI products and services within the territories for which you are responsible, ensuring all given targets are met or exceeded, by regular visits and contact with the customers ensuring they receive first class service, using our in-depth knowledge to become the customers trusted advisor. 

Who are we...

CPI, part of the Howden group, is an international manufacturing and service company focused on providing the best aftermarket solutions for the compression industry. With a history of more than 120 years of combined business experience, CPI traditionally focused on being a solutions provider for difficult applications in the reciprocating compression industry by using the highest quality proprietary materials designed by CPI.

Today CPI has evolved to bring an even broader scope of capability such as revamps and modernisation for the whole compressor package by harnessing our OEM expertise within Howden.  

What will you do...

• To ensure that the customer’s needs are met, from initial consultation, proposal, (both technical and commercial), production, delivery, installation and after sales support.
• Continual development of new customers and maintaining the existing customer base.  
• To be fully trained in all aspects of the business both technically and commercially, to ensure you give clear and accurate information to customers & internal stakeholders. 
• To regularly report to the UK Territory Sales Manager on all visits, market and competitor information, and account planning to reach business objectives for growth.
• Adhere to all Howden Group policies, values, procedures and business ethics codes.
• Fully comply to Howden EHS policies, rules, regulations and legislation.
• Take all reasonable care for own personal health and safety, as well as for that of everyone who may directly or indirectly be affected by your action in your workplace.

What do you bring...

• Advanced apprenticeship in Engineering, minimum of NVQ level 3 or equivalent qualification in mechanical engineering, or relevant experience.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience within a customer service role, or relevant experience.
• Highly motivated. 
• Excellent organisational and communication skills.
• Ability to build and maintain relationships with customers.

Our benefits...

• Generous holiday entitlement package totalling 33 days annual leave 
• Bonus
• Howden Pension Plan with a maximum employer contribution of 7% 
• Enhanced Maternity, Paternity, shared parental and adoption leave pay
• Free onsite parking 
• Healthcare cash plan 
• Group Life Assurance plan at 3x salary
• Group Income Protection plan
• Access to My Howden Benefits & Wellbeing Portal – Cycle2Work programme, range of discounts across various retailers, wealth of information to support health & wellbeing 
• Dedicated Help@Hand Service – free counselling, physiotherapy, financial support, medical second opinion, remote GP, personal training, nutrition consultations etc  
• Opportunity to be involved in our ESG ‘Bright Future’ initiatives – STEM ambassador & volunteering
   

Chart is an equal opportunity employer...

The Company intention in respect of recruitment, selection and promotion is to appoint the most suitable candidate for each job regardless of that person’s race, religious beliefs, sex, sexual orientation, marital status, age or disability.