Today, Assystem is among the top three independent nuclear engineering firms worldwide. With over 60 years of experience in highly regulated sectors, the group supports public and industrial stakeholders in the execution of complex and strategic infrastructure projects, subject to high safety and security requirements.
Assystem mobilizes 8,000 experts in 13 countries and intervenes across the entire project lifecycle, in engineering, project management and digital solutions.
Job DescriptionJunior Sales Engineer
Location: Derby
🌟 We are seeking a talented and driven Junior Sales Engineer with a strong background in the engineering field. As a Junior Sales Engineer, your primary focus will be on developing strategic partnerships within an engineering enterprise, identifying growth opportunities, and driving business expansion within the engineering sector.🌟
You will serve as a key integrator, bridging the gap between technical teams, clients, and stakeholders to ensure seamless collaboration and successful project execution. Your deep understanding of engineering principles, combined with your business acumen, will be essential in driving revenue growth and establishing our organisation as a leader in the engineering industry.
As a Junior Sales Engineer (Engineering), you will play a crucial role in driving business growth, establishing strategic partnerships, and positioning our organisation as a leader in the engineering field. If you have a passion for engineering, combined with strong business acumen and exceptional relationship-building skills, we invite you to apply for this exciting opportunity to shape the future. 🌟
Your Missions
Business Development Strategy:
📊 Working with key customers to identify emerging trends, client needs, and growth opportunities within the engineering field.
🚀 Develop and implement a comprehensive business development strategy to drive revenue growth, expand share, and establish a competitive edge.
🤝 Identify potential strategic partnerships, joint ventures, and collaboration opportunities to enhance our engineering capabilities and market presence..
Relationship Building:
🌐 Cultivate and nurture relationships with key stakeholders to foster collaboration and drive business growth.
🧠 Collaborate with technical teams and subject matter experts to develop tailored solutions that meet client needs and provide a competitive advantage.
🏗️ Demonstrated ability to build and maintain relationships with clients.
🤲 Working collaboratively with partner organisations to ensure effective programme delivery.
🏢 Represent the business on client site on a frequent basis (3 Days / Week)
Project Identification and Management:
🔍 Identify and evaluate potential engineering projects, both within existing client relationships and through new business development efforts.
📅 Collaborate with project managers and technical teams to define project scopes, timelines, and resource requirements.
🎯 Provide strategic guidance throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring successful execution, client satisfaction, and achievement of business objectives.
Performance Measurement and Reporting:
📈 Define and track key performance indicators (KPIs) to measure the effectiveness and success of business development efforts within the engineering sector.
📉 Analyse trends, competitor activities, and client feedback to identify areas for improvement and implement strategies to enhance business performance.
📝 Prepare regular reports and presentations for senior management, highlighting key insights, accomplishments, and recommendations for future growth.
💼 Prepare and present in a monthly client‑facing B2B to discuss positive delivery, issues, concerns, new opportunities etc.
Why join the community of Switchers?:
💥 Assystem has over 55 years of experience in nuclear engineering. We are among the top 3 largest nuclear engineering companies.
💥 Collaborative Environment: Join a dynamic team of experts who are passionate about driving progress and supporting each other's growth.
💥 Access to an employee assistance programme with free mindfulness, health, wellbeing resources and a confidential support line available 24/7 via phone or text
Qualifications🎓 Degree or equivalent experience in engineering or a related field preferred.
📈 Proven experience in business development, sales, or project management within the engineering industry.
⚙️ Good technical understanding of engineering principles and processes.
📘 Good awareness of project management methodologies.
🗣️ Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills, with the ability to effectively communicate technical concepts to non‑technical stakeholders.
🧭 Strategic mindset with the ability to identify and capitalize on emerging opportunities within the engineering sector.
🏆 Proven track record of successfully driving revenue growth and achieving business targets.
💻 Experienced in using CRM software, project management tools, and other relevant business development technologies.
🔥 Self‑motivated, proactive, and able to work independently as well as collaboratively. 🤝 Experience managing a wide portfolio of stakeholders in varied engineering disciplines preferable.
Additional Information🔐Please be aware that many roles at Assystem are subject to both security and export control restrictions.
- These restrictions mean that factors such as your nationality, any nationalities you may have previously held, and your place of birth can restrict the roles you are eligible to perform within the organisation.
- All applicants must as a minimum achieve Baseline Personnel Security Standard. Many roles also require higher levels of National Security Vetting where applicants must typically have 5 to 10 years of continuous residency in the UK depending on the vetting level required for the role, to allow for meaningful security vetting checks.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
NOTICE TO CANDIDATES ON RECRUITMENT FRAUD - We are committed to safeguarding candidates from fraudulent activity associated with our recruitment process. Please note that we will never offer specialist CV writing services, request payment or ask for sensitive personal information during the recruitment process.
We are committed to equal treatment of candidates and promote, as well as foster all forms of diversity within our company. We believe that bringing together people with different backgrounds and perspectives is essential for creating innovative and impactful solutions. Skills, talent, and our people’s ability to dare are the only things that matter !. Bring your unique contributions and help us shape the future.
Skills Required
- Degree or equivalent experience in engineering or a related field
- Proven experience in business development, sales, or project management within the engineering industry
- Good technical understanding of engineering principles and processes
- Good awareness of project management methodologies
- Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
- Strategic mindset with ability to identify and capitalise on opportunities
- Proven track record of driving revenue growth and achieving business targets
- Experience using CRM software and project management tools
- Self-motivated, proactive, able to work independently and collaboratively
- Experience managing a wide portfolio of stakeholders in varied engineering disciplines
- Willingness to represent the business on client site frequently (approximately 3 days per week)
- Ability to meet Baseline Personnel Security Standard and eligibility for higher national security vetting where required
What We Do
Assystem, one of the world's leading independent nuclear engineering companies, is committed to accelerating the energy transition. We see ourselves as an activist in the development of nuclear energy, convinced that it is an essential part of the fight against climate change. 7,000 switchers, spread in 12 countries in Europe, Asia, Africa and the Middle East are working every day to make the energy switch by accelerating the development of nuclear and renewable energies, power grids, clean hydrogen projects and low-carbon transport. We design and supervise major projects through our engineering activities and accelerate our customers' digital transformation. We also develop new solutions to build faster and improve the performance of complex infrastructures. 55 years of experience have made Assystem a key partner of the world's largest industrial groups: CEA, EDF, ENEC, Enedis, Engie, Framatome, ITER, K.A. CARE, Naval Group, NICDC, Orano, RATP, Rolls Royce, Royal Commission, Sellafield, SGP, SNCF... Assystem is ranked in the Top 3 companies in the nuclear energy sector.
