Job Title: Service Development Executive
Company: Destec Engineering Limited
Location: Lincoln
Department: Service
Compensation: Salary starting at £35,000 dependent on experience including Bonuses. Company Car included.

POSITION SUMMARY:

Are you a self-motivated, customer-focused, and commercially aware sales professional with a technical background in Mechanical Engineering or knowledge of Onsite Machining? Do you thrive in a field-based role with the opportunity to develop strong client relationships and drive new business growth?
If so, we have the perfect opportunity for you!
Destec are a family run business employing 85 people, based in Lincolnshire., We are looking for a Sales professional to join our team. This role will be an integral part of our service focused function, working closely with clients to promote our services, develop new business opportunities, and maintain strong relationships with existing customers.

SKILLS, KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERTISE

• Excellent communication, interpersonal and negotiation skills.
• Strong time management and organisational abilities.
• Engineering knowledge or on-site services knowledge.
• Highly self-motivated and able to work independently.
• Strong customer and service focus.
• Commercially astute.
• Trusted to work independently.
• A commitment to self-development and continuous improvement.

EXPERIENCE & QUALIFICATIONS:

• Proven experience in technical sales, business development, or account management
• Ideally a background in engineering, or onsite services/machining.
• Experience in one of the following industries desirable, Mechanical Engineering, Energy, Defence.
• Ability to work collaboratively with senior leadership to develop strategic sales initiatives

• Sales & Business Development: Actively promote the company’s onsite services with some product support to both new and existing customers.
• A field service role with a combination of office and home working for sales planning, reporting, generating appointments and team collaboration.
• This role is mainly covering the UK , however international travel will be necessary on occasions. Periods away from home can be expected as is weekend travel where necessary.
• Client Relationship Management: Maintain and develop relationships with customers through face-to-face meetings, calls, and emails.
• Market & Competitor Analysis: Gather market intelligence and develop external communication strategies. Use digital media platforms to promote products and services.
• Sales Strategy & Forecasting: Work closely with the Global Sales and Marketing Manager to set targets and provide regular reports.
• Working with the Service Management Team and providing regular feedback. Provide weekly itineraries for upcoming activity.
• Quotations & Technical Support: Prepare and oversee the preparation of quotations, handling technical customer inquiries with confidence.
• Exhibitions & Trade Events: Represent the company at industry exhibitions, trade shows, and networking events.