Technical Sales Engineer

VHR Global Technical Recruitment; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

VHR Global Technical Recruitment is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer for Northern Ireland to drive sales of lightning and surge protection, earthing systems, and electrical safety equipment across the UK.

You will provide technical consultation, develop tailored proposals, and build strong relationships with consultants, contractors, OEMs, and end-users in infrastructure and industrial markets. Willingness to travel and a strong electrical engineering background are essential.

Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671 (18th Edition), BS EN/IEC 62305, and IEC 61643 standards.
• Experience with low-voltage electrical systems and power distribution.
• Proven ability to blend technical expertise with sales activity.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales opportunities for surge and lightning protection products.
• Provide technical consultation and tailored proposals to customers.
• Generate new business across renewables, EV infrastructure, and industrial sectors.
• Build and manage relationships with distributors, consultants, contractors, and OEM partners.
• Deliver technical presentations and support project specifications to secure approvals.

Skills

Technical sales

Consultative selling

Presentation skills

Client relationship management

Education

HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer – Lightning & Surge Protection

Location: Northern Ireland

Role Summary

Our client is a global leader in lightning protection, surge protection, and electrical safety solutions. They are seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to drive sales growth across the UK by providing technical expertise and developing strong relationships with consultants, contractors, OEMs, panel builders, and end-users across key infrastructure and industrial markets.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and grow sales opportunities for surge protection, lightning protection, earthing systems, electrical safety equipment, and monitoring solutions.
• Provide technical consultation, product selection guidance, and tailored solution proposals to customers.
• Generate new business opportunities across renewable energy, EV infrastructure, BESS, power distribution, transport, and industrial automation sectors.
• Build and manage relationships with distributors, electrical wholesalers, consultants, contractors, and OEM partners.
• Deliver technical presentations and support project specifications to secure product approvals and sales.

Required Qualifications

• HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
• Strong knowledge of BS 7671 (18th Edition), BS EN/IEC 62305, and IEC 61643 standards.
• Experience within low-voltage electrical systems, power distribution, switchgear, control panels, or critical power infrastructure.
• Proven ability to combine technical expertise with commercial sales activities.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience selling into renewables, EV charging, utilities, industrial automation, or data centre sectors.
• Background in specification sales or technical solution selling.