Sales Engineer

Verto People; Loughton; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global electrical engineering manufacturer is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive sales of low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear and power solutions. The role involves preparing proposals, attending client meetings, and providing technical support. Ideal candidates should have experience in switchgear sales and established relationships within the industry. Competitive salary of £55,000 - £60,000 plus bonuses and benefits, with a fully remote option and required travel across London.

Benefits

£568 car allowance

High bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

8% pension contribution

Laptop and mobile phone

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales of LV/MV switchgear.
• Technical knowledge of circuit protection and metering solutions.
• Established relationships in the switchgear market.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of switchgear and power distribution devices.
• Prepare quotations and proposals for distribution projects.
• Attend meetings to secure switchgear specifications.
• Provide technical support for switchgear installations.

Skills

Sales expertise in switchgear

Knowledge of electrical distribution

Technical support skills

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (Degree, HND, HNC)

Job description

Overview

Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Sales Manager required to join a global electrical engineering manufacturer. The successful candidate will cover London and the surrounding areas, working fully remote with regular customer visits. The role is dedicated to low-voltage and medium-voltage switchgear, power switching devices, circuit protection, and metering solutions. You will be responsible for new business development as well as key account management, working with consultants, contractors, panel builders, distributors, and system integrators to secure specifications and deliver projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of LV/MV switchgear, power switching devices, circuit protection, and metering solutions across London and surrounding areas.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and tender documents for switchgear panels and distribution projects.
• Attend pre- and post-tender meetings with consultants, contractors, and panel builders to secure switchgear specifications.
• Influence designs for switchboards, busbar systems, protection devices, and metering integration.
• Provide technical support on switchgear assemblies, ATS, load break switches, circuit breakers, and panel installations.
• Visit sites for commissioning, training, and handover of switchgear projects.
• Liaise with various engineering teams.

Requirements

• Proven background in switchgear and electrical distribution sales in roles such as Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Applications Engineer or similar.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV switchgear including power switching, ATS, load break switches, circuit breakers, busbar systems, and metering solutions.
• Experience producing switchgear quotations, tenders, and proposals for distribution and control projects.
• Capable of supporting switchgear projects from specification and design through to commissioning.
• Established relationships with consultants, contractors, panel builders, distributors, and system integrators in the switchgear market.
• Electrical engineering qualification (Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent) desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across London and surrounding areas.

Package & Benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• £568 car allowance per month
• High bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 8% pension contribution
• Laptop, mobile phone
• Additional company benefits