Maresfield, East Sussex
£25,000 + Uncapped Commission (OTE £40,000)
Full-time | Permanent
About the Company
We are a well-established UK supplier of fire protection equipment, mechanical switches, sensors, pumps, valves, and pressure control systems, supplying sprinkler contractors, M&E contractors, distributors and OEM manufacturers across the UK.
Due to continued growth, we are seeking a Sales Engineer / Technical Sales Engineer to support both new business development and account management.
The Role
This is a B2B technical sales role combining internal sales, account management and business development within the engineering and fire protection sector.
Key responsibilities:
- Generate new business with sprinkler contractors, fire protection companies, M&E contractors, and OEMs
- Manage and grow existing customer accounts
- Sell and promote fire sprinkler systems, pump sets, valve assemblies, and mechanical/electrical products
- Prepare technical quotations and follow up on sales enquiries
- Identify cross-selling and upselling opportunities across product lines
- Provide technical support and product advice to customers
- Work closely with internal teams on product selection and project requirements
- Identify new product opportunities and support product development
- Occasional UK travel for customer visits
Requirements
- Understanding in B2B sales, internal sales or technical sales
- Background in engineering, mechanical, electrical or fire protection products (highly desirable)
- Strong communication and relationship-building skills
- Ability to manage multiple quotes, enquiries and projects
- Proactive, target-driven and commercially aware
- Confident in lead generation, outbound calls and winning new business
- Ability to understand and sell technical products (pumps, valves, sprinkler systems, M&E equipment)
Salary & Benefits
- £25,000 – £30,000 base salary
- Uncapped commission (OTE £40,000 – £50,000+)
- 35-hour working week (Monday–Friday)
- 20 days holiday + bank holidays (rising to 25 days)
- Private health insurance
- Monthly company socials
- Modern, purpose-built office and warehouse
- Supportive team environment with career progression opportunities
Why Apply?
- Join a growing company in the engineering and fire protection industry
- Work across a wide range of technical products and solutions
- Develop your career in technical sales / sales engineering
- Opportunity to influence product development and business growth
Pay: £25,000.00-£30,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Private medical insurance
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Uckfield TN22 2DU: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (preferred)
Language:
Work authorisation:
- United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person
