Mechanical Sales Engineer (International Sales)

Position: Mechanical Engineer Export Department

Department: Export

Location: Kolkata, West Bengal

Reporting To: Export Manager / Head of International Business

Experience: 56 Years

Qualification: B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering

Gender Preference: Male

Travel: Willingness to travel internationally for client visits as per company requirements.

Industry Preference

Candidates from the following industries will be preferred:

• Industrial Machinery & Equipment Manufacturing
• Engineering Goods Manufacturing
• Pumps & Valves Manufacturing
• Heavy Engineering

Job Overview

We are looking for a qualified Mechanical Engineer to join the Export Department. The candidate will be responsible for coordinating technical and commercial export activities, handling international customers, understanding their engineering requirements, preparing technical and commercial quotations, and ensuring smooth execution of export orders.

The ideal candidate should have a strong understanding of mechanical engineering products, good communication skills, and the ability to coordinate effectively with international clients and internal departments.

Key Roles & Responsibilities

1. International Customer Coordination

• Communicate and coordinate with international buyers, distributors, and business partners.
• Understand customer requirements and respond to technical and commercial enquiries.
• Maintain strong relationships with existing international customers.
• Follow up on customer enquiries, feedback, and business opportunities.

2. Technical & Commercial Support

• Understand mechanical products, technical specifications, and engineering drawings.
• Prepare technical proposals, product details, and commercial quotations in coordination with internal teams.
• Provide technical information and clarification to international customers.
• Coordinate with engineering and sales teams to meet customer requirements.

3. Export Order Coordination

• Coordinate and follow up on international orders.
• Monitor order status, production updates, and delivery schedules.
• Coordinate with internal departments to ensure timely execution of export orders.
• Support export documentation and international trade-related activities.

4. Business Development & Marketing Support

• Support international business development activities.
• Assist in preparing product catalogues, technical presentations, and marketing materials.
• Participate in international exhibitions, trade fairs, and buyer meetings.
• Identify potential customers and support the development of overseas markets.

Required Skills & Competencies

• Strong knowledge of mechanical engineering products and engineering drawings.
• Understanding of export operations and international trade procedures.
• Good verbal and written communication skills in English.
• Strong customer handling and coordination skills.
• Professional presentation and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to manage multiple enquiries and follow-ups.
• Willingness to travel abroad for client visits and business meetings.

Candidate Profile

• B.E. / B.Tech in Mechanical Engineering.
• 56 years of relevant experience in mechanical engineering, export coordination, international sales, or technical-commercial activities.
• Experience in industrial machinery, engineering goods, pumps, valves, or heavy engineering industries will be preferred.
• Candidates with international customer-handling experience will have an added advantage.