Job Title: Sales Application Engineer - Switchgear Location: Liverpool (with occasional travel to customer sites and other locations) Salary: £34,000 to £42,000 (depending on experience) Benefits: 28 days annual leave (including bank holidays) Personal training and development plan Bonus package Flexible working (office attendance and work-from-home options) Company phone and laptop providedAbout the Role: We are a recruitment agency working with a leading Switchgear service provider who is looking for a dynamic and enthusiastic Sales Application Engineer to join their growing team. The ideal candidate will be a proactive individual with a passion for providing technical solutions, developing business, and working within a fast-paced environment. This role is based at the company's Liverpool location with occasional travel to other sites and customer locations. As a Sales Application Engineer, you will provide vital support across the sales process, from quotation generation and tendering to new business development and project management. You will also collaborate closely with the technical team to drive applications engineering, manufacturing, and field service opportunities. Key Responsibilities: Provide end-to-end support for new opportunities and projects, ensuring timely and accurate preparation of quotations and technical reviews. Focus on profitable sales growth by identifying and developing opportunities within the company's product and services portfolio. Approach existing clients for repeat business while exploring new opportunities in servicing, maintenance, testing, and site upgrades. Coordinate the design process for electrical and mechanical projects, including creating schematics, assembly drawings, bills of materials, and test schedules. Serve as the technical sales contact throughout the project lifecycle, ensuring successful execution within cost and schedule parameters. Liaise with 3rd party providers, including external labour and equipment suppliers, to support project delivery. Promote a proactive approach to health and safety on all company and customer premises. Collaborate with other departments to deliver outstanding customer service and ensure projects meet quality standards. Participate in identifying and implementing improvements in the service offering.What We Are Looking For: Experience within the electrical distribution industry is preferred but not essential. Strong technical knowledge, with a focus on servicing, upgrades, and life extensions of Switchgear and ancillary equipment. Demonstrated ability to develop and manage client relationships, providing technical support and project leadership. Strong communication skills, both verbal and written, with the ability to explain technical concepts clearly. Highly organised, with a systematic approach to managing complex workloads. A proactive, results-oriented mindset, with a passion for delivering excellent customer service. IT proficiency, particularly with Microsoft Office programs. Ability to work effectively under pressure and in a team-oriented environment.What Makes Us Unique: Our client stands out from the competition due to their mindset and approach. They care deeply about both their people and their clients. They invest in their teams, ensuring that everyone feels motivated and supported to contribute their best. This culture of excellence drives everything they do, making them a leader in the industry. Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent How to Apply: If you're ready to take your career to the next level with an industry-leading Switchgear service provider, apply today by submitting your CV and a cover letter outlining your experience and interest in the role. DCS Recruitment and all associated companies are committed to creating a working environment where diversity is celebrated and everyone is treated fairly, regardless of gender, gender identity, disability, ethnic origin, religion or belief, sexual orientation, marital or transgender status, age, or nationality