Security Sales Engineer

Location: Tyne & Wear / North East
Job Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary: Competitive Basic Salary + Uncapped Commission + Company Vehicle/Allowance + Benefits

The Company

We are a well-established and growing electronic security company delivering high-quality security solutions across the North East. Due to continued growth, we are looking to recruit an experienced and driven Security Sales Engineer to strengthen our sales team.

This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional with experience in CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems to develop new business, manage existing customer relationships, and provide tailored security solutions to a wide range of commercial clients.

The Role

As a Security Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for managing the full sales cycle, from generating leads and carrying out site surveys through to producing quotations, securing orders and ensuring a smooth handover to our installation team.

Key Responsibilities

• Generate new business opportunities and develop a strong sales pipeline.
• Manage and grow relationships with existing customers.
• Carry out site surveys and assess customer security requirements.
• Design and specify CCTV, access control and intruder alarm solutions.
• Produce professional quotations, proposals and technical specifications.
• Present solutions to clients and negotiate contracts.
• Work closely with engineers, project teams and suppliers to ensure successful delivery.
• Maintain accurate records using CRM systems.
• Achieve and exceed individual sales targets.
• Stay up to date with the latest security technologies, legislation and industry developments.

Candidate Requirements

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven experience in electronic security systems sales.
• Strong technical knowledge of CCTV, access control and intruder alarm systems.
• A track record of achieving sales targets and developing new business.
• Experience carrying out surveys and preparing technical quotations.
• Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation skills.
• A customer-focused and commercially minded approach.
• Ability to work independently and manage their own territory.
• Good IT skills including Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• A full UK driving licence.

Desirable Experience

• Knowledge of leading security manufacturers such as Hikvision, Dahua, Paxton, Gallagher, Honeywell, Texecom, or similar.
• Experience selling to commercial, industrial, education, healthcare or public sector customers.
• Understanding of IP networking and integrated security systems.
• Previous experience as a Security Systems Sales Engineer, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Engineer or Security Consultant.

What We Offer

• Competitive basic salary.
• Uncapped commission structure with realistic OTE.
• Company car or car allowance.
• Mobile phone, laptop and expenses.
• Ongoing manufacturer and technical training.
• Pension scheme.
• Career progression opportunities within a growing business.