Technical Sales Engineer

About Us

At NEPEAN™ we are proud to be Australia’s leading privately owned engineering, mining services and industrial manufacturing organisation. We have unique capabilities to deliver high value, innovative and sustainable solutions for the world’s leading mining, construction and transport companies. Over the last 40 years, hard work, technical credibility and a willingness to tackle difficult projects have earned NEPEAN an enviable reputation.

NEPEAN Conveyors are now one of Australia’s most successful suppliers of large scale, fully integrated, mining conveyor projects. We offer complete, engineered turn-key conveying and materials handling solutions for surface, underground and hard rock mining, port facilities and process plants.

The Opportunity

To support our ongoing growth, NEPEAN Conveyors NSW are currently seeking a Technical Sales Engineer/Estimator to join our team. This position is a full-time permanent opportunity, based in our design and manufacturing facilities in either Gulgong, or Unanderra NSW.

In this facility we work within a team of project managers, engineers, designers and fabricators on projects large and small.

What you'll be doing

• Maintain and develop close relationships with key accounts and ensure their requirements are being made by the company’s products where possible
• Assist in developing new and strategic technical solutions at the tender stage to ensure fast turnaround
• Prepare detailed cost estimates for fabrication and machining jobs
• Liaise with workshop supervisors, engineers, and suppliers
• Source and obtain quotes for materials and subcontract work
• Prepare quotations and tender submissions
• Analyse project risks and profitability
• Achieve sales targets of allocated territory/product by developing new business with existing and potential clients
• Assist in the determination of the overall sales budget and strategy
• Actively monitor market trends through personal contact with clients and suppliers and attendance at industry association meetings and seminars
• Recommend variations in product, formulation or package design and participate in regular production and sales meetings to communicate field intelligence
• Participate in setting strategies and determining business plans related to assigned products or customers
• Appraise current and planned customer needs and advise on the application of company products or services to customer requirements
• Estimate cost of supplying NEPEAN Conveyors core products and systems to client
• Run sales level conveyor calculations to assist in upfront selection of equipment

About you

The ideal candidate for this position would have:

• Tertiary and/or trade qualification in Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong understanding of heavy industry fabrications, machining and fitting processes
• Sound conveyor knowledge
• Sound knowledge of 3D and 2D drafting packages is advantageous.
• Outstanding attention to detail
• Solid written and verbal communication skills

Why Apply:

• Become part of a highly experienced and passionate team
• Ongoing training, development and support
• Career advancement opportunities
• Opportunity to attend NEPEAN Leadership Academy
• On-site workshop to see your designs come together from concept through to fabrication and assembly
• Monthly employee BBQ’S
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP), well-being assistance that’s free for all the family
• Access to an Employee Benefits Program, with Lease options, and Financial Planning services available.
• Access to Fitness Passport – giving you and your family affordable entry to a wide range of gyms, pools and fitness centre.

If you're ready for this challenge, please click on "Apply Now" and forward your interest today!

NEPEAN believes in diversity and is committed to providing Equal Employment opportunities for all applicants. We welcome applicants from all walks of life which also includes various socio-economic, cultural, LGBTIQ, Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander backgrounds