Sales Engineer - Fire Suppression

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Company Overview
Our client delivers cutting-edge fire protection and integrated security solutions for some of the most complex and demanding environments. As true technical specialists, they focus on maximising the lifetime value of every project — from initial design through to supply, installation, testing and ongoing maintenance. Their expertise spans sprinkler systems, water mist, gas suppression, fire detection and fully integrated security systems.
With over 140 years of trading experience and a proven project-delivery culture, our client has built long-standing partnerships with many of the UK's most respected organisations across industry and construction.
Summary of Role You will take ownership of the sales and proposal process for new water mist project enquiries assigned to you. This is a key role where you will evaluate project requirements, produce accurate and competitive cost estimates, and work closely with internal teams to deliver high-quality, technically robust proposals. A strong understanding of sprinkler and water mist systems, combined with excellent analytical and communication skills, will be essential to success.
Job Responsibilities Review and respond to allocated enquiries, ensuring accurate and timely updates within the CRM system.

Interpret and develop technical specifications, shaping proposals in line with customer requirements and deadlines.

Assess customer specifications, drawings, bills of quantities and supporting documentation to produce detailed and accurate quotations.

Collaborate with design engineers, project managers and senior leadership to obtain technical and commercial input.

Analyse and manage financial and technical risk associated with each project.

Prepare, submit and present professional quotations to clients.

Actively progress submitted quotations, gathering client feedback and producing win/loss KPIs and lessons-learned reports.

Build strong relationships with customers through email, telephone and site visits to enhance client satisfaction and identify new sales opportunities.

Skills & Experience Proven technical experience in sprinkler and water mist system design, with the ability to read construction drawings and interpret technical specifications (essential).

Demonstrated experience producing technical quotations and bids (essential).

Solid understanding of construction programmes, building regulations, industry standards and relevant legislation (essential).

A creative and proactive approach, with a strong ability to build and maintain positive customer relationships (essential).

Strong commercial awareness with excellent numerical and analytical skills (essential).

Previous experience in a sales or estimating role within the fire protection industry (essential).

Highly organised with the ability to manage deadlines and changing priorities effectively (essential).

Exceptional attention to detail and a methodical, efficient working style (essential).

Strong IT skills, including MS Office; experience with AutoCAD or AutoCAD Viewer is desirable.

Ability to work independently while also contributing effectively within a close-knit, high-performing team (essential).

Friendly, professional and confident communicator, able to represent Hall & Kay positively with clients (essential).

Comfortable presenting proposals to clients both face-to-face and remotely (essential).

Experience working with end users, insurers and main contractors (essential).

Salary & Benefits Up to £55,000 DOE

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Contributory company pension scheme

Life assurance

Company car or car allowance

Company-funded Health Cash Plan

Company bonus scheme

36.5-hour working week

Monday to Thursday: 8:45am - 4:40pm

Friday: 8:45am - 4:00pm

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Location:
Birmingham
Salary:
£60,000
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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