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).