Technical Sales Engineer
Licensed sponsor United Kingdom Full-time Posted 1 hour ago
Technical Sales Engineer – Lightning & Surge Protection
Location: Central UK
Role Summary
Our client, a global leader in lightning protection, surge protection, and electrical safety solutions, is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to drive growth across the UK market. You will combine technical expertise and commercial acumen to develop business opportunities, provide specification support, and deliver tailored solutions to consultants, contractors, OEMs, and end users.
Key Responsibilities
- Develop and grow sales opportunities across renewables, EV infrastructure, power distribution, data centres, telecoms, and industrial sectors.
- Provide technical advice, product selection support, and solution-based proposals.
- Identify and secure new business opportunities while building a strong sales pipeline.
- Manage and expand relationships with distributors, electrical wholesalers, OEMs, panel builders, and contractors.
- Deliver technical presentations and product training to customers and stakeholders.
- Support project specifications involving surge protection, lightning protection, earthing systems, and electrical safety products.
- Monitor market trends and competitor activities to support business growth.
Required Qualifications
- HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
- Proven technical sales or application engineering experience within the electrical industry.
- Strong knowledge of low-voltage electrical systems, power distribution, switchgear, or control panels.
- Working knowledge of BS 7671 (18th Edition), BS EN/IEC 62305, and IEC 61643 standards.
- Excellent communication, presentation, and relationship-building skills.
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK.
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience within lightning protection, surge protection, renewable energy, EV infrastructure, or critical power sectors.
- Background selling technical solutions to consultants, contractors, or OEMs.
If you have a strong electrical engineering background and enjoy combining technical expertise with business development, we would like to hear from you.
