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£30,000 - £36,000 (OTE 40,000) + Bonus + Pension + Life Insurance + Health Cash Plan + Cycle to Work + 25 Days Holiday

Leicester

Are you a Sales Engineer or similar, with a background in electrical or electronic engineering, looking for a technical, customer-facing role with a well-established global manufacturer?

This company is a long-established electrical equipment manufacturer based in Leicester, with over a century of engineering expertise. They specialise in the design and production of components used in power generation, transmission, and distribution, as well as in sectors such as industrial automation, marine, telecoms, and rail. Supplying major contractors, OEMs, and end users across Europe, the Middle East, and Asia, we are known for delivering high-quality, reliable solutions.

In this role, you will be the initial technical contact for customers, managing enquiries, designing and costing solutions, producing detailed quotations, and working closely with Contracts/Engineering teams to meet customer needs. You will build strong relationships with design engineers and purchasers, supporting the sales process from enquiry through to order handover.

This role is suited to a Sales Engineer or similar with a good technical understanding of electrical engineering (HNC or equivalent) and some previous customer-facing experience, who is self-motivated, organised, and ready to join a growing team.

The Role:

  • Manage and interpret customer enquiries via phone, email, and face-to-face
  • Design and cost solutions to meet customer requirements
  • Produce accurate and timely quotations and tenders
  • Follow up quotations to secure profitable orders
  • Maintain expert product knowledge and provide pre-sales technical support
  • Liaise with Contracts, Engineering, and Production teams to ensure smooth order processing
  • Build and maintain strong customer relationships
  • Occasional national and international travel
  • 37.75 hours/week: Monday to Thursday 8:15 to 17:00, Friday 8:15 to 13:00

    The Person:
  • Graduate or HNC in in electrical, electronic, or control engineering (HNC or equivalent apprenticeship)
  • Previous experience in a technical sales or customer-facing role
  • Ability to interpret and explain technical data

    Keywords: Sales Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Technical Sales, High Power Resistors, LV MV HV, Leicester, Load Backs, Power Transmission,

    If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

    We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skillset.

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