Sales Support And Lighting Engineer

Urbis Schréder Ltd; Ledston; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Growth opportunities

Positive work environment

Open communication

Wellbeing: Hybrid working

Job summary

Urbis Schréder Ltd in Leeds, England, United Kingdom, is seeking a Sales Support and Lighting Engineer to back the Commercial Sales team with technical expertise and tailored lighting solutions.

You will develop projects, conduct site surveys, and contribute to strategic initiatives that drive growth and retention of existing business. The role combines client-facing duties with technical delivery in a hybrid working environment.

Qualifications

• Experience in a similar role, but training will be given.
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build credible, lasting relationships.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive attitude toward achieving business objectives.
• Target‑driven mindset with a commitment to delivering results.
• Effective time‑management and organisational capabilities.
• Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience in the lighting industry is highly desirable.
• Project management abilities, with experience handling multiple concurrent tasks.
• Engineering- or design-based education is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Produce lighting calculations primarily using Lighting Reality and Dialux software.
• Create high-quality visual renders, concept proposals, and customer-facing presentations.
• Conduct site demonstrations to showcase product performance and application.
• Attend customer meetings and technical discussions, representing the company professionally.
• Provide accurate and timely technical support to both internal and external stakeholders. Undertake site surveys, including detailed lux level assessments.
• Participate in and deliver presentations at lighting seminars, exhibitions, and customer CPD events

Skills

Experience in similar role

Customer focus

Commercial awareness

Target‑driven

Time management

IT proficiency

Lighting industry experience

Project management

Engineering/design background

Education

Engineering or design-based education

Job description

The Sales Support and Lighting Engineer plays a key role in supporting the Commercial Sales team and contributing to the overall growth of the business. This position focuses on providing technical expertise, developing tailored lighting solutions, and assisting in the execution of strategic initiatives that drive key account development, segment expansion, and the retention of existing business.

Main responsibilities within the job (non-exhaustive list):

• Produce lighting calculations primarily using Lighting Reality and Dialux software.
• Create high‑quality visual renders, concept proposals, and customer‑facing presentations.
• Conduct site demonstrations to showcase product performance and application.
• Attend customer meetings and technical discussions, representing the company professionally.
• Provide accurate and timely technical support to both internal and external stakeholders.Undertake site surveys, including detailed lux level assessments.
• Participate in and deliver presentations at lighting seminars, exhibitions, and customer CPD events

Qualifications

Knowledge and Skills:

• Experience in a similar role, but training will be given
• Strong customer focus with the ability to build credible, lasting relationships.
• Commercial awareness and a proactive attitude toward achieving business objectives.
• Target‑driven mindset with a commitment to delivering results.
• Effective time‑management and organisational capabilities.
• Strong IT proficiency, including Microsoft Office applications.
• Previous experience in the lighting industry is highly desirable.
• Project management abilities, with experience handling multiple concurrent tasks.
• Engineering- or design-based education is advantageous.

What we offer

• Growth opportunities: You will be part of a global company that encourages employees to learn and develop daily and pursue their career goals within Schréder group.
• A positive work environment: You can expect to work in an environment that is safe, inclusive and supportive, free from discrimination or harassment.
• Open communication: We encourage open communication between employees and managers and feedback and suggestions between all organisational levels.
• Wellbeing: We offer hybrid working, employee assistance programme, private medical insurance, 25 days annual leave, life insurance, pension and bonus scheme.

Sales Support and Lighting Engineer • Leeds, England, United Kingdom