External Sales Engineer

On Target Recruitment Ltd; Cardiff; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in valve automation solutions is seeking an External Sales Engineer to manage sales activities across Wales and the South West. This role involves promoting electric actuators, strengthening customer relations, and using a consultative approach to meet client needs. The ideal candidate should have a proven sales record in relevant sectors, a background in engineering, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary with additional benefits including private healthcare and a company car.

Benefits

Private Health Care

Pension

Annual Leave

Company Car

Qualifications

• Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally in water utilities, power generation, or valve sectors.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.
• Independent, self-driven, and confident in a remote role.

Responsibilities

• Promote cutting-edge electric actuators and automated valve systems.
• Work closely with engineers and consultants to support specification and integration.
• Leverage the installed base to uncover opportunities for additional equipment.

Skills

Communication

Stakeholder Engagement

Account Development

Strategic Sales Planning

Education

Background in electrical or control engineering

Job description

The Job

The Company:
This organisation is a global leader in valve automation solutions, supplying electric actuators and control systems to critical sectors including water utilities and power generation. With a strong footprint across the UK and international markets, the company supports long-term infrastructure projects for clients.

Benefits of the External Sales Engineer

• GBP40,000 - GBP45,000

• GBP46,000 - GBP52,000 OTE

• Private Health Care

• Pension

• Annual Leave

• Company Car

The Role of the External Sales Engineer

• Take ownership of sales activity across Wales and the South West, promoting cutting-edge electric actuators and automated valve systems

• Strengthen existing customer relationships and identify new business within water utilities and related sectors

• Use a consultative approach to identify client needs and demonstrate how valve automation products can improve performance and reliability

• Work closely with engineers and consultants to support specification and integration of electric actuators into new and retrofit projects

• Leverage the installed base to uncover opportunities for additional equipment or support packages

• Stay current with industry advancements and product updates to provide accurate, informed recommendations

• Prepare and deliver technical proposals tailored to each application involving valve control systems

• Use CRM software to track opportunities, manage accounts, and provide visibility into your territory s activity

• Participate in wider UK and international sales efforts as needed to support broader project delivery

• Willingness to travel across the region with overnight stays where required.

The Ideal Person for the External Sales Engineer

• Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally in water utilities, power generation, or valve sectors

• Background in electrical or control engineering is highly desirable

• Full UK driving licence is essential

• Independent, self-driven and confident in a remote role

• Strong communication and stakeholder engagement skills

• Ability to deliver presentations and technical advice to a wide audience

• Experience in account development and strategic sales planning

If you think the role of External Sales Engineer is for you, apply now!

Consultant: Joshua Cumming
Email: (url removed)
Tel no.: (phone number removed)

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.