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External Sales Engineer in City

On Target Recruitment Ltd

City

On-site

GBP 40,000 - 52,000

Full time

28 days ago

Job summary

A global leader in valve automation solutions seeks an External Sales Engineer for its operations across Wales and the South West. This role involves driving sales, strengthening client relationships in the water utilities and power generation sectors, and leveraging technical knowledge to deliver customized solutions. The ideal candidate should possess a strong B2B sales background and a technical foundation in engineering. The position offers competitive remuneration along with benefits including private health care and a company car.

Benefits

Private Health Care
Pension
Annual Leave
Company Car

Qualifications

  • Proven track record in B2B sales, ideally in water utilities or power generation.
  • Full UK driving license is essential.
  • Independent and confident in a remote role.

Responsibilities

  • Take ownership of sales activity promoting electric actuators.
  • Strengthen existing customer relationships and identify new business.
  • Prepare and deliver technical proposals tailored to applications.

Skills

B2B sales experience
Strong communication
Stakeholder engagement
Experience in account development
Strategic sales planning

Education

Background in electrical or control engineering

Tools

CRM software

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

  • £40,000 - £45,000

  • £46,000 - £52,000 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.

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