Technical Sales Engineer

Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Technical Sales Engineer for our client based in Lanarkshire.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established, forward-thinking company operating within the industrial automation and electrical sectors. The role is ideally suited to someone with a background in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering, who is looking to apply their technical knowledge in a commercial setting.

Contract
Permanent, Full Time
Location
Work from Home
Specialism
Sales
Salary
£30,000-£45,000 per year
Hours
Monday to Friday 37.5 Hours
Closing Date
03/12/2025
Reference
MR-5891

Job Description

Role Overview

Whether you’re a recent graduate or already have some industry experience, this position offers a dynamic blend of technical support and customer engagement. Working as part of an experienced team, you’ll help customers identify and implement the right solutions using a wide range of automation, motion control, and electrical components.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with an existing customer base across industrial sectors
  • Respond to inbound enquiries, provide technical advice, and generate accurate quotations
  • Assist customers in selecting suitable automation, control, and electrical products based on application requirements
  • Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to source tailored solutions
  • Stay up to date with the latest technologies and innovations in automation and electrical engineering
  • Identify opportunities to upsell or cross-sell based on technical compatibility and customer requirements
  • Negotiate pricing and close sales confidently and professionally
  • Deliver a high level of customer service through effective communication via phone and email

Skills & Experience

  • Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Control Systems, or a related discipline
  • Alternatively, previous experience in a technical internal sales, technical support, or applications engineering role
  • Sound understanding of industrial or electrical products and their applications
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly
  • Customer-focused with a proactive and commercially aware approach
  • Comfortable working collaboratively within a team and independently when required

Offering

  • Full-time, permanent, office-based role in Lanarkshire
  • Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible start time between 8:30am and 9:00am
  • Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000 DOE
  • Annual bonus of up to 7.5%
  • Salary reviews each December
  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays, with additional days for length of service
  • Company pension scheme
  • Optional private healthcare
  • Cycle to work scheme and local incentive schemes
  • Supportive, friendly working environment within a stable, long-established business

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