Technical Sales Engineer - Industrial & Critical Power

West Midlands Source: WhatJobs

£65,000–£100,000

Technical Sales Engineer - Industrial Infrastructure & Critical Power

Home-Based | UK-Wide Travel | Up to 75,000 base (up to 10,000 OTE) + Car Allowance/Company Vehicle + Benefits

The Role

A great opportunity for a Technical Sales Engineer to join the Industrial division of a market-leading electrical safety and power resilience business.

The role will focus on developing new business and securing major project opportunities across critical infrastructure and industrial markets. You will work with end users, OEMs, consultants, contractors and system integrators , influencing specifications and supporting projects from initial concept through to order.

Key Responsibilities

Develop new business and build a strong project pipeline
Identify and pursue opportunities from concept through to order
Develop relationships with end users, consultants, OEMs and system integrators
Influence technical specifications and preferred product selection
Deliver technical presentations, CPDs and product demonstrations
Provide technical application support and help customers solve electrical infrastructure challenges
Manage major projects through design, tender and construction stages
Work with switchgear manufacturers, MCC builders, control panel manufacturers, UPS manufacturers and EPC contractors

The Candidate

HNC/HND, Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or a related discipline
Experience in technical sales, applications engineering or business development
Strong knowledge of industrial electrical systems and power distribution
Experience selling into one of the following: Energy & Utilities, Defence & Naval, Marine, Rail, Renewables, Nuclear
Experience selling or specifying electrical products, systems or solutions
Good understanding of switchgear, MCCs, UPS, protection, control or monitoring systems
Experience dealing with consultants, contractors and end users
Strong commercial awareness and project sales experience
Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills
Full UK driving licence