Our client is a global leader in industrial automation and fluid control solutions, supplying innovative technologies to customers across manufacturing, life sciences, medical devices, electronics and other highly regulated industries. With a strong reputation for technical excellence, innovation and customer support, they offer outstanding career opportunities within a collaborative and forward-thinking business.
The Role
An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Sales Engineer (Scientific Products) to join a specialist product team in a home-based, customer-facing role. Working closely with the external sales team, you will provide technical expertise, product support and application knowledge to help develop new business opportunities and grow market share across the life sciences, medical and high-tech manufacturing sectors.
This is a varied role combining technical sales support, customer engagement, product management and business development, making it ideal for someone who enjoys solving engineering challenges while working closely with customers.
Key Responsibilities
* Support the external sales team with technical product and application expertise during customer visits.
* Develop sales opportunities across a specialist portfolio of thermal management, sensing, fluid control and process control products.
* Identify new applications and market opportunities within life sciences, medical, electronics and related industries.
* Build strong relationships with customers, providing consultative technical support and problem-solving expertise.
* Create product literature, technical documentation and training material to support internal teams and customers.
* Deliver product training to colleagues and customers.
* Maintain accurate CRM records and activity reports.
* Achieve agreed sales and business growth objectives.
Skills & Experience
HND, Degree or equivalent qualification in a Science or Engineering discipline (or relevant industry experience).
Experience selling, specifying, supporting or developing technical products within fluid control, thermal management, sensors, process equipment or related technologies.
Knowledge of life sciences, medical devices, laboratory automation, electronics manufacturing or other clean-process industries.
Strong technical aptitude with the ability to understand customer applications and provide tailored solutions.
Excellent communication and presentation skills with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels.
A proactive, commercially minded approach with a passion for delivering customer value.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationally, with occasional European travel.
Package
Up to £55,000
Performance-related bonus.
Company vehicle or car allowance.
Private healthcare.
Company pension.
Life assurance.
25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
Ongoing technical and product training.
Excellent long-term career progression within a global market-leading organisation
Salary description
£45000.00 - £55000.00 per year