Astute's Power Team is partnering with a specialist supplier of Control & Protection Equipment to the Marine, Power Generation, and Oil & Gas sectors, to recruit a Sales Engineer for its Liverpool office, with travel to customer sites as required.
The strategically important Sales Engineer role comes with a competitive salary, company vehicle or allowance, pension contribution, and excellent opportunities for career progression and technical development.
If you're a Sales Engineer looking to join an organisation that values innovation, customer service, and professional growth, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Sales Engineer role
Reporting to the General Manager you will:
Act as the primary technical point of contact for customers throughout the sales cycle
Provide technical support via phone, email, and on-site customer visits
Assist with the installation, configuration, and maintenance of products and systems
Troubleshoot and resolve technical issues relating to energy and power systems equipment
Prepare and deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and customer training sessions
Support the sales team with proposals, quotations, and tender submissions
Conduct product training at the dedicated training facility
Maintain strong technical knowledge of company products, systems, and applications
Provide technical guidance on system architecture, integration, and configuration
Carry out site surveys, system evaluations, and commissioning support where required
Collaborate with engineering and product management teams to deliver effective customer solutions
Support project handovers from sales through to engineering and delivery
Gather customer feedback and market intelligence to identify future opportunities and product improvements
Represent the business at industry events, exhibitions, and customer meetings
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
Strong hands-on background with practical knowledge on Deepsea, ComAp, SCADA or PLCs.
HNC/HND or degree qualified in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Automation, Mechanical Engineering, or a related discipline would be advantageous
Experience in a technical sales, applications engineering, or technical support role
Ability to interpret technical drawings, schematics, and specifications
Proficiency with CRM systems, Microsoft Office, and technical documentation tools
Personal skills
The Sales Engineer role would suit someone who is:
Customer focused with a commitment to delivering high-quality technical solutions
A confident communicator capable of building relationships at all levels
Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities effectively
Comfortable working hands-on with equipment when required
Flexible and willing to travel for customer support, training, and site visits
Salary and benefits of the Sales Engineer role
Competitive salary + commission negotiable
Car allowance
Up to 5% pension contribution
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
Ongoing professional development and technical training
Career progression opportunities into senior technical, commercial, or operational roles
Opportunity to work within a growing and innovative engineering business
Exposure to customers across a range of industrial sectors#LI-KC1
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