Sales Engineer - Power Switching & Monitoring

Responsibilities:

• Propose robust technical solutions that address specific customer requirements within power switching & monitoring applications.

• Produce quotations and tender documents for the company’s PSM product ranges.

• Attend pre‑ and post‑tender meetings as the company’s representative.

• Provide technical support to customers and the UK sales team on large projects.

• Visit key customers to deliver training, product updates, and project reviews.

• Visit project sites for commissioning, training, and handover activities.

• Utilise corporate tools (e.g., CRM, Support Line) to maintain high technical support service levels.

• Attend customer sites as an expert in fault‑finding, commissioning, and supporting internal service teams.

• Deliver internal and external training for key stakeholders (sales teams, system integrators, large customers).

• Support the development of integrated products and provide feedback on customer technical requirements.

• Drive specification and promotion with end users and consultants; generate new business opportunities and follow up quotations.

• Work with the national sales manager to deliver area commercial action plans and support target markets (e.g., water industry, systems integrators).

  
  

Requirements:

• MUST have a technical degree in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent years of directly relevant experience).

• Proven background in application/tendering, quotations, or technical sales for electrical/electronic products (metering, switchgear, protection, or related).

• Comfortable visiting customer and project sites for commissioning, training, and handover.

• Strong computing skills (Word, Excel, Outlook, PowerPoint) and proficiency with CRM tools.

• Excellent interpersonal skills, emotional intelligence, and stakeholder communication.

• Strong time management, organisation, and presentation skills; able to manage multiple bids/projects concurrently.

• Full UK driving licence and ability to travel to customer locations as required.

Performance indicators (indicative): delivery against a defined sales target, development of new accounts, and a high volume of quality customer visits.