Senior Sales Engineer in Otford

We are seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to drive business growth across a defined UK territory. This role blends technical expertise with commercial ownership, focusing on developing new business while strengthening relationships with existing customers in industrial process control and weighing solutions. You will operate in a highly autonomous, remote environment with full responsibility for your region, directly contributing to revenue growth in a challenging market. This is a remote UK-based role. While we welcome applications from across the UK, candidates located in the Southern UK or Midlands may find travel within the territory more convenient.

Procon Engineering, part of NOV, is a leading provider of turnkey solutions in weighing, process and batch control, belt weighing, and boiler acoustic steam leak detection systems. Over the years, we have established a strong position in the UK as a trusted partner for industrial process weighing and control solutions, supporting a wide range of industries. In addition to our comprehensive product portfolio, we operate one of the UK's most responsive and well-established service organisations. We place strong emphasis on after-sales support, offering installation, commissioning, maintenance, and technical services across the UK and internationally. Our teams support both Procon systems and third-party equipment, helping customers maintain operational efficiency, minimise downtime, and maximise productivity.

What We Offer

• High level of autonomy and ownership of your territory
• Real impact on business growth and strategy execution
• Structured onboarding and product training
• Access to global NOV learning and development programs
• Clear progression path toward future leadership opportunities
• Supportive, transparent management style
• Flexible, remote working model
• Company car, Mobile phone and Laptop

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute a regional sales strategy to grow revenue and expand the customer base
• Identify, qualify, and convert new business opportunities
• Manage and develop key accounts, building long-term partnerships
• Deliver technical and commercial solutions aligned with customer needs
• Prepare and present proposals, quotations, and technical solutions
• Collaborate with internal engineering teams during bid and delivery phases
• Maintain strong awareness of market trends, competitors, and customer needs
• Travel to customer sites as required (approximately 2-3 days per week)
• Utilise CRM for recording and reporting of sales activity

Qualifications & Skills

• Essential: HNC/HND in Electrical/Electronic Engineering or equivalent experience
• Proven experience in a technical sales or sales engineering role
• Strong knowledge of industrial process control or related industries
• Ability to understand and communicate technical solutions effectively
• Experience working independently in a remote or field-based role
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Excel, Word, Outlook) and experience with CRM systems

• Preferred: Experience within the weighing industry
• Demonstrated success in growing sales and winning new business
• Experience managing key accounts and complex sales cycles

Soft Skills

• Proactive and self-driven approach
• Strong problem-solving mindset
• Effective prioritisation and time management
• Customer-focused with strong relationship-building skills
• Resilient and comfortable operating in a dynamic market environment

Why Join Us?

This is an opportunity to take ownership of your region, directly influence business growth, and position yourself for future leadership. You will join a stable, globally backed organisation where your contribution is visible, valued, and supported by clear development pathways. At NOV, we are committed to supporting your personal, financial, and professional wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package includes:

• Health & Wellbeing: Private Medical Insurance, Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• Finance & Protection: Pension Plan, Income Protection, Life Assurance, Personal Accident Coverage
• Flexible Benefits (via salary sacrifice options for you and your family): Dental Insurance, Healthcare Cash Plan, Partner Life Assurance, Critical Illness Cover, Retail Vouchers, Gym Membership, Cycle to Work Scheme

Every day, the oil and gas industry's best minds put more than 150 years of experience to work to help our customers achieve lasting success. We Power the Industry that Powers the World. Throughout every region in the world and across every area of drilling and production, our family of companies has provided the technical expertise, advanced equipment, and operational support necessary for success-now and in the future.

We are a global family of thousands of individuals, working as one team to create a lasting impact for ourselves, our customers, and the communities where we live and work. Through purposeful business innovation, product creation, and service delivery, we are driven to power the industry that powers the world better. This drives us to anticipate our customers' needs and work with them to deliver the finest products and services on time and on budget.

Our family of companies is supported by our global Corporate teams, providing expert knowledge from functions including Human Resources, Information Technology, Compliance, Finance, QHSE, Marketing and Legal centres of expertise. We are structured to provide guidance and service above all to all our business operations.