Application Engineer - OEM & Panel Partners

Apollo Fire Detectors; Havant; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Apollo Fire Detectors in Havant is seeking an Application Engineer for our International Sales team. You will act as a key technical contact for OEM and panel partners, championing customer voice and coordinating responses to inquiries, product changes and certifications.

Working with Account Managers and internal teams, you will update roadmaps, coordinate product releases, and ensure readiness for market while maintaining CRM records and timely communications across the organization.

Qualifications

• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Ability to coordinate multiple requests with internal teams.
• Proven ability to understand technical requirements and translate to non-technical audiences.

Responsibilities

• Build strong relationships with priority OEM and panel partners and translate their needs to internal teams.
• Coordinate partner inquiries, technical requests and ensure follow-through to resolution.
• Provide clear updates on roadmaps, product releases, changes, availability and approvals.
• Maintain CRM records of partner interactions and track actions, decisions and outcomes.

Skills

Technical liaison

Relationship building

Communication

Coordination

Education

Bachelor’s degree or equivalent

Job description

Help grow a safer, cleaner, healthier future for everyone, every day.Our International Sales team are recruiting! Do you think you could be our new Application Engineer?Are you passionate about technology, building strong customer relationships and finding ways to improve? Do you enjoy bringing people together, solving problems and turning customer needs into practical solutions? If so, we want to hear from you!Apollo is an innovative manufacturing company that works with OEM and panel partners to deliver reliable fire detection solutions. As part of our team, you will have the opportunity to work closely with customers and colleagues across Product Management, Systems, Engineering and Compliance, helping to ensure our products meet customer needs and are ready for market.You will act as a key technical point of contact for our OEM and panel partners, championing the customer voice and coordinating responses to technical queries, product changes, roadmaps and certification requirements. Working alongside our Account Managers and internal teams, you will help improve product readiness, strengthen partner confidence and ensure clear, consistent communication from initial enquiry through to resolution.Your main responsibilities will be:Build strong working relationships with priority OEM and panel partners, working alongside Account Managers to understand customer needs and technical requirements.Coordinate partner enquiries, technical requests and feedback, ensuring they reach the right internal teams and are followed through to resolution.Provide clear, accurate and customer-ready updates on product roadmaps, new product releases, product changes, availability, approvals and certifications.Coordinate the weekly System Product Review, tracking actions, decisions, ownership and progress to help remove delays and improve responsiveness.Work collaboratively with Product Management, Systems, Engineering and Compliance to assess technical requirements, product compatibility, feasibility and launch readiness.Maintain accurate CRM records of partner enquiries, actions, decisions and outcomes, providing visibility of progress, recurring issues and potential risks.Identify potential risks to customer launch plans and product readiness, escalating issues early and ensuring partners receive realistic expectations and timely updates.Champion continuous improvement, effective cross-functional working and a consistent, joined-up approach to customer communication.What you will need to succeed:Strong communication and relationship-building skills, with the ability to work effectively with internal and external stakeholders.A customer-focused approach, with the confidence to understand requirements, advocate for customer needs and manage expectations.Strong organisational skills, with the ability to coordinate multiple requests, track actions and ensure timely follow-through.Problem-solving and analytical skills, with the ability to understand technical requirements and bring the right people together to find solutions.The ability to communicate technical information clearly and accurately to different audiences.A collaborative mindset, with a proactive approach to continuous improvement, accountability and working across teams.If you are motivated by challenge, enjoy working collaboratively and want to make a real difference to our customers and our business, we want to hear from you. Join Team Apollo, where everyone has the opportunity to make a difference.We are happy to talk flexible workingJust so you know, we review CV’s as we receive them, and interview as soon as we have applications that look like a good match. So, please apply as soon as possible to avoid missing out on this role.If you require any accommodations or adjustments for the interview, please do not hesitate to reach out to the hiring manager when asked to schedule an interview. We strive to create an inclusive and welcoming environment for all candidates and celebrate individuals being their authentic selves within a working environment.We do not seek or accept unsolicited resumes or CVs from recruitment agencies. We are not responsible for, and will not pay, any fees, commissions, or any other payment related to unsolicited resumes or CVs except as required in a written contract between Apollo and the recruitment agency or party requesting payment of a fee.Kindly note that we are moving to a new recruitment system. As a result, due to GDPR restrictions on data sharing, candidates may be asked to reapply for the position via Workday Recruiter.#ApolloFireNot the right fit? Let us know you're interested in a future opportunity by clicking Introduce Yourself in the top-right corner of the page or create an account to set up email alerts as new job postings become available that meet your interest!