Sales Engineer

Global Highland; Inverness; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading distributor in automation and process control is seeking a Sales Engineer to join their team in Inverness. This role focuses on driving sales growth within the IV and AB postcode regions, building strong customer relationships, and achieving sales objectives. The ideal candidate is a recent graduate, a service engineer looking to transition, or an experienced sales professional. Competitive salary, company car, and other benefits included.

Benefits

Company car

Laptop & mobile phone

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Recent graduate or a service engineer transitioning to sales.
• Experience in sales or customer relationship management.
• Ability to work independently and meet sales objectives.

Responsibilities

• Act as the main point of contact for customers in the region.
• Follow up on sales leads and opportunities proactively.
• Collaborate with sales team for accurate quotations.
• Maintain product knowledge and keep up with developments.
• Develop and maintain strong customer and supplier relationships.

Skills

Excellent IT skills

Strong communication

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

Degree in related field or equivalent experience

Job description

Overview

Sales Engineer — Location: IV & AB Postcode Area. Salary: Competitive + Company Car + Benefits.

Global Highland are proud to be supporting one of the UK's leading distributors of automation and process control solutions in their search for a target-driven Sales Engineer to join their established team. With a strong presence across the UK, our client is looking to grow their presence in the IV and AB postcode regions, focusing on building strong customer relationships and driving continued sales growth within this key market.

Role

Working closely with the internal sales team to deliver tailored solutions to customers, including OEMs, System Integrators, Panel Builders and End Users.

• Acting as the main point of contact for customers within the region.
• Proactively following up on sales leads and opportunities.
• Collaborating with the internal sales team to ensure accurate and timely quotations.
• Working independently to achieve sales objectives.
• Keeping up to date with product knowledge and technological developments.
• Developing and maintaining strong relationships with both customers and suppliers.

What We're Looking For

We welcome applications from a range of backgrounds, including:

• A recent graduate with a passion for automation and a career in sales.
• A service engineer looking to transition into a less hands-on commercial role.
• An experienced sales professional seeking progression.

Excellent IT skills, strong communication, and a proactive, self-motivated approach are essential.

The Package

• Competitive salary
• Company car
• Laptop & mobile phone
• Company pension scheme