Job Description
Job Title: Trainee Railway Electrical Technical Sales Engineer
Location: Wellingborough NN8 6UF (Office Based first 12 months then flexible)
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent, Full Time
Working Hours: 40 hrs per week Monday to Friday 0800 to 1600
About Us:
We keep the railways moving. Based in Wellingborough, Northamptonshire, GrayBar Ltd is a leading, specialist manufacturer of high-integrity engineering products designed for the critical environments of the rail industry.
About The Role:
As we grow our capabilities GrayBar are seeking a motivated and technically minded Trainee Railway Electrical Technical Sales Engineer to join our team.
This role is ideal for someone with a keen interest in engineering and in particular Railways, who is interested in combining technical expertise with a commercial customer-facing career.
You will receive full structured training in railway electrical systems, product knowledge, and sales processes while supporting senior engineers and sales managers.
Key Responsibilities:
Technical Support & Learning:
* Learn and develop a strong understanding of railway points heating systems, Signalling Systems, standards and applications.
* Learn and support the preparation of technical proposals, quotations, and specifications for customers.
* Learn and assist in interpreting technical drawings, schematics, and customer requirements.
* Learn and participate in product training sessions, site visits, and technical workshops.
Sales & Client Interaction training:
* Learn and work alongside senior sales engineers to manage customer accounts and build client relationships.
* Learn and support the team in identifying customer needs and recommending appropriate technical solutions.
* Learn and assist in preparing presentations and demonstrations for clients, consultants, and rail operators.
* Learn and support lead generation, tender preparation, and market research activities.
Project Coordination:
* Learn and help coordinate with engineering, procurement, and project delivery teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
* Learn and track progress of quotations, orders, and customer enquiries.
* Learn and assist in the managing of documentation and compliance with railway industry regulations and standards.
About you:
Essential/Desirable Criteria:
* A Strong interest in railways including signalling, and electrical engineering.
* College/University or similar related qualifications (though not essential)
* Good communication and interpersonal skills.
* Good analytical and problem-solving abilities.
* A willingness to learn, ask questions, and participate in hands-on technical training.
* Competent with Microsoft Office tools.
* Previous internship or work placement in an engineering or sales role (though not essential would be advantageous).
* Experience in reading electrical diagrams or using CAD software (though not essential - training will be provided).
* Hold a full UK driving licence.
Personal Attributes:
* Proactive and eager to learn.
* Confident speaking with customers and internal stakeholders.
* Organised and able to manage multiple tasks.
* Team player with a professional attitude.
* Enjoys solving problems and understanding how systems work.
Benefits:
* Comprehensive technical and sales training programme.
* College day release or like to aid learning and to gain appropriate electrical qualifications (if required).
* Career progression toward full Technical Sales Engineer or Product Specialist roles.
* Mentoring from experienced engineers and sales professionals.
* Opportunities to attend rail industry events, exhibitions, and site visits.
* Competitive salary & benefits package.
Please Note:
No agencies.
Please click the APPLY button to send your CV and Cover Letter for this role.
Candidates with the relevant experience or job titles of: Sales Engineer, Railway Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Executive, Railway Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Technical Sales Representative may also be considered for this role.