Technical Sales Engineer

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Murray Recruitment are recruiting a Technical Sales Engineer for our client based in Lanarkshire.

Role Overview
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a long-established, forward-thinking company operating within the industrial automation and electrical sectors. The role is ideally suited to someone with a background in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Control Systems, or Automation Engineering, who is looking to apply their technical knowledge in a commercial setting. Whether you're a recent graduate or already have some industry experience, this position offers a dynamic blend of technical support and customer engagement. Working as part of an experienced team, you’ll help customers identify and implement the right solutions using a wide range of automation, motion control, and electrical components.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and maintain strong relationships with an existing customer base across industrial sectors.

  • Respond to inbound enquiries, provide technical advice, and generate accurate quotations.

  • Assist customers in selecting suitable automation, control, and electrical products based on application requirements.

  • Liaise with manufacturers and suppliers to source tailored solutions.

  • Stay up to date with the latest technologies and innovations in automation and electrical engineering.

  • Identify opportunities to upsell or cross-sell based on technical compatibility and customer requirements.

  • Negotiate pricing and close sales confidently and professionally.

  • Deliver a high level of customer service through effective communication via phone and email.

    Skills & Experience

  • Degree, HND, or HNC in Electrical Engineering, Electronic Engineering, Mechatronics, Automation, Control Systems, or a related discipline.

  • Alternatively, previous experience in a technical internal sales, technical support, or applications engineering role.

  • Sound understanding of industrial or electrical products and their applications.

  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to explain complex concepts clearly.

  • Customer-focused with a proactive and commercially aware approach.

  • Comfortable working collaboratively within a team and independently when required.

    Offering

  • Competitive salary of £30,000 – £40,000 DOE.

  • Annual bonus of up to 7.5%.

  • Salary reviews each December.

  • 25 days annual leave plus 8 statutory holidays, with additional days awarded for length of service.

  • Company pension scheme.

  • Optional private healthcare.

  • Cycle to work scheme and local incentive schemes.

  • Supportive, friendly working environment within a stable, long-established business.

  • Monday to Friday, 37.5 hours per week, with a flexible start time between 8.30am and 9.00am (office-based)

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