Technical Sales Engineer - Fall Protection & Safety Systems

Totaco Ltd; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading safety systems company is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer in Sheffield. The role focuses on pricing and quoting safety solutions while managing customer engagement. The ideal candidate has a strong background in technical sales, with a proactive attitude and exceptional interpersonal skills. Competitive salary in the mid-£30,000s to mid-£40,000s range, along with bonuses and other benefits.

Benefits

Private healthcare

20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Company vehicle access

Early Friday finish

Qualifications

• Proven technical sales experience in safety systems or engineering.
• Ability to produce accurate quotations.
• Commercially driven and proactive.

Responsibilities

• Price and quote fall protection and safety systems.
• Convert leads into quotations and manage closing.
• Provide technical support to customers.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Strong organizational ability

Commercial drive

Interpersonal skills

Job description

Overview

Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Sheffield with hybrid flexibility (2 days WFH)

Reports to: Technical Manager

Hours: Mon-Thurs 8:00-16:30, Fri 8:00-14:00

The Role

The Technical Sales Engineer will be responsible for pricing and specifying safety systems and fall protection solutions. The role involves converting inspection leads into quotations, managing these through to closure, and supporting customer retention and engagement.

Key responsibilities

• Pricing and quoting fall protection and safety systems.
• Converting inspection leads into quotations and managing the process to close.
• Providing technical guidance to customers, ensuring solutions are accurately specified.
• Supporting the technical and sales teams to deliver service excellence.
• Contributing to customer engagement and retention through professional account management.
• Travelling nationally as required to support projects and client meetings.

Candidate Requirements

• Proven technical sales experience, ideally in safety systems, construction, or engineering.
• Strong technical and organizational ability to produce accurate quotations.
• Commercially driven, proactive, and able to work independently.
• Team player with strong interpersonal skills and cultural fit for a collaborative environment.

Goals & Success Measures

• Achieving sales targets.
• Improving quote turnaround efficiency.
• Contributing to customer re-engagement and retention.
• Supporting the delivery of service excellence across the business.

Package & Benefits

• Salary: Mid-£30,000s to Mid-£40,000s (depending on experience).
• Bonus: team performance-related with individual commission potential.
• Company vehicle access (with potential car allocation in future).
• 20 days holiday + 8 bank holidays (increasing with service, up to 28).
• Private healthcare.
• Early Friday finish (2pm).

Why Join?

• Market leader with ambitious plans to double size in 5-6 years.
• Clear progression and development opportunities.
• Structured induction and training, with hands-on support.
• Relaxed, collaborative, and professional culture.