Sales Engineer – UK Region
What You Will Do
We are seeking a Sales Engineer to join our UK Sales team. Reporting to the Territory Sales Director , this newly created role is strategic in nature, focused on delivering technical expertise and supporting targeted demand creation across the UK and Ireland.
You will act as a technical authority and advocate for fire protection, using your in-depth knowledge of our portfolio—including Sprinklers, Watermist, Gas Suppression, and Foam systems —to support customers, answer technical queries, and drive specification with consultants, contractors, and end users.
As part of a high-performing Sales team, you will play a key role in supporting business growth across the region.
How You Will Do It
- Provide technical field support alongside Sales Account Managers
- Deliver system design support and engineering input for typical solutions
- Promote fire suppression solutions through technical presentations, training, and industry events
- Identify and develop new business opportunities using your market knowledge
- Build influential relationships to drive product specification
- Generate and qualify leads, maintain CRM activity, and support sales conversions
What We Offer
- Competitive salary with commission and bonus
- Paid holidays and sick pay
- Benefits package including 7% matched pension, life assurance, employee assistance programme, referral scheme, high street discounts, cycle to work scheme, and discounts on Johnson Controls products
- Extensive product and on-the-job or cross training
- Supportive and collaborative team environment
- Career development through established career pathways
- Strong safety culture through our Zero Harm policy
- Company vehicle, tools, and equipment
What We Are Looking For
- Proven experience in the fire suppression industry (essential)
- Background in technical sales or specification-led roles
- Strong technical knowledge of suppression systems, codes, and standards
- Ability to work autonomously with a proactive, results-driven mindset
- Excellent communication, influencing, and relationship-building skills
- Full clean driving licence and willingness to travel across the UK and Ireland
Preferred:
- B2B sales experience
- Experience with SprinkCAD and/or AutoCAD
- Degree in Fire Engineering
