Technical Sales Support Engineer

TipTopJob; North East; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as an Internal Technical Sales Engineer, where you'll leverage your expertise in electrical control and automation to foster customer relationships and drive sales. This entry-level role is perfect for candidates with a passion for technology and sales, offering a dynamic environment to grow your career. You'll be involved in responding to technical inquiries, advising on product selection, and collaborating with field sales. If you're ready to make an impact in the B2B sector, this opportunity is tailored for you.

Benefits

Negotiable Salary Package

Pension

Other Benefits

Qualifications

• GCSEs in Maths and English required.
• Relevant electrical engineering qualifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide sales and technical support to customers.
• Generate quotations and respond to technical inquiries.

Skills

Electrical Control Knowledge

Automation Equipment

Sales Experience

Customer Service

Technical Support

Commercial Awareness

Education

GCSEs in Maths and English

Electrical Engineering Qualification (ONC/HNC)

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Internal Technical Sales Engineer - Industrial Electrical Control and Automation

Negotiable Salary Package, Pension, and Other Benefits.

Our client is seeking an Internal Sales Engineer with experience in electrical control and automation to provide sales and technical support, develop customer relationships, and promote products to maximize sales opportunities. The role is ideally suited for candidates living in the North of the Tyne area, including North Shields, Whitley Bay, Wallsend, Longbenton, Jesmond, Cramlington, and Blyth.

The candidate should have knowledge of a wide range of electrical and automation products, including control gear, switchgear, automation equipment, variable speed drives, PLCs, HMIs, instrumentation, cable management, connection systems, enclosures, sensors, and possibly ATEX equipment.

Key responsibilities include responding to technical inquiries, understanding the full product range, advising on product selection, liaising with field sales, and generating quotations. Commercial awareness is essential to judge the competitive situation and ensure profitability.

Qualifications and experience required include GCSEs in Maths and English, with relevant electrical engineering qualifications (ONC/HNC or similar) preferred. Knowledge of Microsoft Office, a full clean driving license, and experience in sales or customer service are necessary. Electrical engineering experience or a background in electrical distribution is advantageous. Candidates may include internal sales engineers, technical support engineers, electrical engineers transitioning to sales, or graduate engineers with customer experience.

Knowledge and Experience

• GCSE Maths and English (or equivalent)
• Electrical engineering qualification (preferred)
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and data entry systems
• Full clean driving license
• Experience in sales/customer service environment
• Electrical distribution or related experience (advantageous)

To apply, submit an up-to-date CV for a confidential discussion. More positions are available on our website. We operate across various B2B sectors including renewable energy, electrical, control and automation, instrumentation, and industrial components.

Additional Details

• Seniority level: Entry level
• Employment type: Full-time
• Job function: Information Technology
• Industries: Advertising Services