Technical Sales Engineer

Company: VHR Global Technical Recruitment
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Location: Northern Ireland
Job Description:

Technical Sales Engineer – Lightning & Surge Protection

Location: Northern Ireland

Role Summary

Our client is a global leader in lightning protection, surge protection, and electrical safety solutions. They are seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to drive sales growth across the UK by providing technical expertise and developing strong relationships with consultants, contractors, OEMs, panel builders, and end-users across key infrastructure and industrial markets.

Key Responsibilities

  • Develop and grow sales opportunities for surge protection, lightning protection, earthing systems, electrical safety equipment, and monitoring solutions.
  • Provide technical consultation, product selection guidance, and tailored solution proposals to customers.
  • Generate new business opportunities across renewable energy, EV infrastructure, BESS, power distribution, transport, and industrial automation sectors.
  • Build and manage relationships with distributors, electrical wholesalers, consultants, contractors, and OEM partners.
  • Deliver technical presentations and support project specifications to secure product approvals and sales.

Required Qualifications

  • HNC/HND or Degree in Electrical/Electronic Engineering, or equivalent industry experience.
  • Strong knowledge of BS 7671 (18th Edition), BS EN/IEC 62305, and IEC 61643 standards.
  • Experience within low-voltage electrical systems, power distribution, switchgear, control panels, or critical power infrastructure.
  • Proven ability to combine technical expertise with commercial sales activities.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the assigned territory.

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience selling into renewables, EV charging, utilities, industrial automation, or data centre sectors.
  • Background in specification sales or technical solution selling.

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Posted: November 5th, 2026