Technical Sales Engineer (5888)

Murray Recruitment; East Kilbride; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A technical recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer in East Kilbride. The ideal candidate will have a degree in Electrical Engineering or similar and experience in technical sales. This role involves developing customer relationships, providing technical advice, and assisting with product selection. The position offers a competitive salary up to £40,000, annual bonuses, and various benefits in a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Annual bonus up to 7.5%

25 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Company pension scheme

Optional private healthcare

Qualifications

• Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, or related discipline.
• Experience in technical sales or applications engineering is a plus.
• Strong understanding of electrical and automation products.

Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain relationships with customers.
• Provide technical advice and generate quotations.
• Assist customers with product selection.
• Source tailored solutions from manufacturers.

Skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Technical sales experience

Understanding of industrial products

Education

Degree in Electrical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Technical Sales Engineer for our client based in Lanarkshire.

Role Overview

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established, forward-thinking company operating within the industrial automation and electrical sectors. The role is ideally suited to someone with a background in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering, who is looking to apply their technical knowledge in a commercial setting. Whether you're a recent graduate or already have some industry experience, this position offers a dynamic blend of technical support and customer engagement. Working as part of an experienced team, you’ll help customers identify and implement the right solutions using a wide range of automation, motion control, and electrical components.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and maintain strong relationships with an existing customer base across industrial sectors.
• Respond to inbound enquiries, provide technical advice, and generate accurate quotations.
• Assist customers in selecting suitable automation, control, and electrical products based on application requirements.
• Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to source tailored solutions.
• Stay up to date with the latest technologies and innovations in automation and electrical engineering.
• Identify opportunities to upsell or cross-sell based on technical compatibility and customer requirements.
• Negotiate pricing and close sales confidently and professionally.
• Deliver a high level of customer service through effective communication via phone and email.

Skills & Experience

• Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Control Systems, or a related discipline.
• Alternatively, previous experience in a technical internal sales, technical support, or applications engineering role.
• Sound understanding of industrial or electrical products and their applications.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.
• Customer-focused with a proactive and commercially aware approach.
• Comfortable working collaboratively within a team and independently when required.

Offering

• Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000 DOE.
• Annual bonus of up to 7.5%.
• Salary reviews each December.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays, with additional days awarded for length of service.
• Company pension scheme.
• Optional private healthcare.
• Cycle to work scheme and local incentive schemes.
• Supportive, friendly working environment within a stable, long-established business.
• Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible start time between 8.30am and 9.00am (office-based).