Sales Engineer - Water Mist Systems

Location: City

Sales Engineer - Water Mist Systems
Nationwide Travel
£60,000 - £62,000 + Company Vehicle
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays Private Medical Scheme

Are you a Sales Engineer with experience in water mist systems looking for a new opportunity with a well-established company launching a new division?

We are currently working with a market-leading company that delivers complex fire protection and security solutions. They design, supply, install, test, and maintain a wide range of systems, including sprinklers, gas suppression, fire detection, and integrated security.

In this role, you will take the lead in managing the sales and proposal process for new water mist project enquiries allocated to you. You will assess project requirements, prepare accurate cost estimates, and collaborate with internal team members to deliver comprehensive proposals. You will have a strong understanding of sprinkler/water mist systems, coupled with excellent analytical skills and the ability to communicate effectively with clients and stakeholders.

Responsibilities:

• Review and respond to incoming enquiries, updating the CRM system accordingly.
• Review and develop technical specifications and prepare proposals in line with customer deadlines.
• Analyse customer specifications, drawings, BOQs and project documents to produce accurate quotations.
• Liaise with Design Engineers, Project Managers and senior leadership to gather technical input for bids.
• Assess financial and technical risks associated with each project.
• Produce and submit quotations to clients.
• Follow up on submitted quotations to gather feedback and update win/loss KPIs and lessons learned.
• Build strong customer relationships through email, phone and site visits to support satisfaction and identify new opportunities.

Skills & Qualifications

• Strong technical experience in sprinkler or water mist system design, including reading construction drawings and technical specifications (essential).
• Proven experience preparing technical quotations or bids (essential).
• Good understanding of construction programmes, building regulations, industry standards and legislation (essential).
• Commercially aware with strong numerical ability (essential).
• Previous experience in a sales or estimating role within the fire protection industry (essential).
• Excellent organisational skills with the ability to meet deadlines and manage changing priorities (essential).
• High attention to detail and accuracy (essential).
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office; experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD viewer is desirable.
• Ability to work independently as well as collaboratively within a close-knit team (essential).
• Confident, personable and able to represent the business professionally with clients (essential).
• Comfortable presenting proposals both in person and remotely (essential).
• Experience working with end users, insurers and main contractors (essential).

For further information on the role or company, please apply now or contact Rhymel Henderson for a confidential discussion.