About Your New Employer
Join an established Irish engineering and infrastructure specialist renowned for delivering high-quality products and innovative solutions across water networks, road infrastructure, instrumentation, and industrial process control. Operating to internationally accredited standards for quality, safety, and environmental performance, this is an organisation with decades of expertise in solving complex infrastructure challenges.
About Your New Job as an External Sales Engineer
- As an External Sales Engineer, you will grow and support the customer base across the North and West of the republic of Ireland through direct engagement and technical problem-solving.
- You will spend significant time on the road - visiting sites, understanding client challenges, and recommending practical solutions tailored to industries such as water/wastewater and construction.
- You will be responsible for identifying and developing new business opportunities, following up on enquiries, and converting them into sales.
- You will manage existing client accounts through regular calls, site visits, and proactive communication, overseeing the complete sales cycle from enquiry to project completion.
- You will collaborate closely with internal sales and technical teams to deliver integrated projects, provide product demonstrations, and offer expert guidance at site meetings and industry events.
- You will maintain accurate CRM records and straightforward sales forecasts, while staying alert to competitor activity and market trends.
What Skills You Need to be the External Sales Engineer
- Proven experience in technical sales within sectors such as water, industrial process, automation, or instrumentation.
- Background in mechanical, electrical, or process instrumentation/automation products.
- Strong organisational and problem-solving skills; ability to translate customer requirements into effective solutions.
- Confident communicator with engineers, buyers, and project teams.
- Experience using CRM tools and handling basic sales reporting.
- Willingness to travel throughout the North and West of Ireland.
- Full, clean driver’s license and legal right to work in Ireland.
What’s on Offer
- Base salary €50,000 – €60,000 with 10% bonus and an annual Christmas bonus.
- Company car (SEAT), laptop, phone, and expense card.
- Auto-enrolment pension, private healthcare, and bike-to-work scheme.
- Permanent, full-time position with 20 days annual leave.
- Supportive team culture, practical training, and hands-on exposure to a variety of industries.
What’s Next
Apply now by clicking the “Apply Now" button or call me, Jack Brady on +353 1 474 4659.
If this opportunity isn’t exactly what you’re looking for, please get in touch to discuss other engineering and sales roles available.
