We are looking for a Sales Engineer with Account Management experience to manage a range of product offerings for a global manufacturer. The role involves building strong technical and commercial relationships, supporting projects from specification to delivery, and working with innovative technologies in medium voltage, automation, and rotating energy products. The role is UK focused, with potential opportunities to collaborate on international projects and with globally distributed teams.
Salary: £50,000–£60,000. Hours: Full-time, Monday–Friday, with 4 days working from home and one day in the office in Manchester City Centre.
Sales Engineer Key Responsibilities:
* Directly manage business figures across multiple product portfolios in the UK (Medium Voltage, Automation, Rotating Energy Products).
* Develop and maintain customer accounts, building long-term technical and commercial relationships.
* Detect and pursue new business opportunities and market applications for Arteche solutions.
* Provide technical support throughout the sales cycle, including offers, contracts, and specifications.
* Participate in customer meetings, technical discussions, and presentations.
* Collaborate closely with internal teams (Engineering, Operations, Commercial) to ensure successful project delivery.
* Support tendering and bid preparation, including reviewing specifications, coordinating pricing, and responding to technical clarifications.
* Act as a trusted advisor to customers, offering innovative solutions and guidance on complex technical challenges.
* Coordinate with project teams.
* Engage with globally distributed teams where applicable.
* Contribute to developing sales and marketing materials, including technical presentations and case studies.
* Maintain accurate records and reporting in the CRM system.
Sales Engineer Requirements:
* Bachelor’s or Master’s degree, HND or work related experience in Electrical or relevant engineering field.
* Desirable backgrounds (advantageous): Manufacturing, EPC, Project Management, Commissioning, Installation, Consultancy, or Design Engineering in electrical fields, within power systems and energy infrastructure.
* Sales experience in technical or engineering environments.
* Spanish speaking advantageous but not required.
* Customer focused approach with a growth mindset.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills; able to work effectively as part of a team.
* Takes ownership for customers, projects, and outcomes, demonstrating care for people, the environment, and results.
* Must have the ability to work with customers remotely and prepare presentations.
* Demonstrated ability to manage multiple priorities in fast paced environments.
* Experience in customer facing technical or external sales roles, ideally with new business development and Account Management.
* Spanish speaking advantageous but not required.
Sales Engineer Benefits:
* 20 days holidays plus bank holidays, however, there is flexibility on this.
* Hybrid working support: laptop and necessary IT equipment provided; mobile phone may also be included.
* Pension scheme.
* Professional development and training opportunities to expand technical and commercial expertise and one week needed in the European office on an initial training.
* Opportunities to work on international projects and with globally distributed teams.
* Exposure to cutting edge Electrical Engineering technologies and innovative solutions.
This Sales Engineer position is advertised by S&D Trade Recruitment, operating as an employment business and acting as an employment agency on behalf of our client