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The VacancyCandidates should take the time to read all the elements of this job advert carefully Please make your application promptly.An opportunity has arisen for an Application Engineer to join PCS powered by Rubix. The ideal candidate will be responsible for supporting the current sales team within a technical application engineer role. The geographical area required being Scotland West & Central and additionally Northeast England . Knowledge of the Aerospace, Oil & Gas& Automotive industries and their relevant components and materials is vital. A good knowledge of cutting tools and programming strategies is also required, however training will be provided on products supplied to PCS by various suppliers. The ideal candidate will have had experience of working within an engineering environment and has experience of working on their own initiative. CNC programming knowledge is also preferred.Key ResponsibilitiesSupport sales team to give technical assistance within End User CompaniesReport to sales team 'sales manager on progress of technical projectsProvide customers with technical reports and cost saving opportunitiesWork on own initiative to generate new opportunitiesBe part of a team that can respond to the requirements of customersProvide product training to customersThe role will also require short periods working away from base with overnight stays away from home requiredMain Tasks and Deliverables:To work with the external sales team and local management on the opportunities within the customer base in your geographical area or territoryDevelop good working relationships with relevant stakeholders in both new and existing customersWork with existing customer and newly developed customers to sell cutting & machining products and solutionsDevelop a pipeline of new business opportunities, leveraging the competencies across the business unit to meet and exceed customer requirementsWork alongside the Rubix application engineers, other Rubix Cutting & Machining businesses and manufacturers to provide on and off site technical supportBe accountable for your territory, retain existing customers, negotiate contractual agreements and drive profitable sales growth from both new and existing customersProvide customers with tangible and measured cost savings reducing machining times, increasing tool life, improving productivity and optimising efficiencyRecommend appropriate solutions for the customer requirement, e.g. vending & managed inventory solutionsWork towards established KPIs and sales targets as set by the business and your Line ManagerKey Stakeholders:Supply partnersInternal SalesFinanceSkills and Experience:Ideal person would be already working in this industry sector but candidates who currently are in a machining or in a production environment with a desire to move into anapplication role may be consideredExcellent communication skillsTechnically excellent with an extensive knowledge of metal cutting and machining processesResourceful and problem-solving skillsCompetent in IT skillsKnowledge of CADCAM and its features would be beneficialTPBN1_UKTJ