Sales Engineer

A Sales Engineer (Photonics) is sought to join a leading scientific instrumentation business in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, supporting customers across the UK & Ireland with advanced photonics, laser, optical and test & measurement solutions.

The Sales Engineer (Photonics), Harpenden, Hertfordshire, will be expected to develop strong technical and commercial relationships with customers across universities, research institutes, industrial R&D organisations, telecommunications, quantum technology, biotechnology and pharmaceutical sectors. You will combine technical expertise with consultative sales skills to identify opportunities, deliver solutions and drive business growth across a specialist territory.

Responsibilities include:

Develop and implement territory sales plans to achieve and exceed annual order and gross margin targets.
Identify, qualify and manage sales opportunities for photonics, laser and optical instrumentation products.
Build strong relationships with universities, research organisations, industrial R&D teams and high-tech manufacturers.
Generate new business opportunities through proactive customer engagement, lead generation and follow-up activity.
Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to quotation, negotiation and order placement.
Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations and application support to customers.
Represent the company at industry exhibitions, conferences and trade events.
Maintain accurate sales forecasts, customer records and opportunity pipelines using CRM systems.
Work closely with suppliers, service teams and internal stakeholders to deliver complete customer solutions.
Provide market intelligence, customer feedback and competitor insights to support business development activities.

Key skills & experience:

Degree in Physics, Photonics, Engineering, Electronics, Scientific Instrumentation or a related technical discipline.
Previous experience in technical sales, applications engineering or scientific instrumentation sales.
Strong understanding of photonics, optics, lasers, test & measurement equipment or related technologies.
Experience working with research institutions, universities or high-tech industrial customers would be advantageous.
Commercial awareness with the ability to identify, develop and close sales opportunities.
Excellent communication, presentation and relationship-building skills.
Experience using CRM systems and Microsoft Office applications.
Strong organisational and territory management abilities.
Self-motivated and capable of managing a territory with a high degree of autonomy.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel throughout the UK & Ireland.

How to apply:

Apply now for the Sales Engineer (Photonics) role in Harpenden, Hertfordshire. Send your CV to (url removed) or call Adam Dighton on (phone number removed)
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed