Sales Engineer - Fire & Security

Alecto Recruitment; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Car allowance

Mileage reimbursement

Established customer base

Career progression

Job summary

Alecto Recruitment is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive Fire & Security opportunities across the Midlands. You will nurture existing accounts, win new business, and translate client needs into tailored proposals.

This role offers a £35k-£40k base, 2% commission, £400 monthly car allowance, and mileage reimbursement, with autonomy to manage your diary and develop your career in a growing company.

Qualifications

• Experience in Fire & Security sales or technical sales.
• Understanding of Fire Alarm and/or Electronic Security systems.
• Strong customer relationship and account management skills.
• Proven track record of winning new business and growing accounts.
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business opportunities across your region.
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts.
• Conduct site surveys and identify customer requirements.
• Prepare quotations and proposals.
• Promote Fire & Security solutions across commercial customers.
• Build strong relationships with clients and key decision makers.
• Work closely with the engineering and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery.
• Representing the business in a professional manner at all times.

Skills

Fire & Security sales

Account management

Negotiation

Communication skills

Driving licence

Self-motivation

Job description

FLT33716

Sales Engineer - Fire & Security

Midlands

Up to £40,000+

What You Get

• £35,000 - £40,000 Basic Salary
• 2% Commission on Sales
• £400 per month Car Allowance
• Mileage Expenses Paid
• Autonomy to manage your own diary
• Established customer base and opportunity to develop new business
• Long-term career progression within a growing business

What You'll Be Doing

• Developing new business opportunities across your region
• Managing and growing existing customer accounts
• Conducting site surveys and identifying customer requirements
• Preparing quotations and proposals
• Promoting Fire & Security solutions across commercial customers
• Building strong relationships with clients and key decision makers
• Working closely with the engineering and operations teams to ensure successful project delivery
• Representing the business in a professional manner at all times

What We're Looking For

• Previous experience within Fire & Security sales or technical sales
• Good understanding of Fire Alarm and/or Electronic Security systems
• Strong customer relationship and account management skills
• A proven track record of winning new business and developing existing accounts
• Self-motivated with excellent communication and negotiation skills
• Full UK Driving Licence