Applications Engineer - Lighting/Power

Normanton

7 months ago

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We are seeking a dynamic and technically astute Applications Engineer - Lighting/Power to join our fast-paced, customer-focused sales engineering team. This is a key strategic role that bridges the gap between technical product development and commercial sales initiatives.

Key Responsibilities of the Applications Engineer - Lighting/Power based in Normanton:

Lead pre-sales activities across target markets, delivering technical presentations and supporting business development efforts.
Engage with clients to deeply understand their processes, technical needs, and use cases, providing tailored solutions that meet their specific goals.
Manage end-to-end technical demonstrations and Proof of Concept (PoC) processes for prospects and partners.
Collaborate with the marketing team to develop impactful, technically sound sales collateral, proposals, and case studies.
Translate customer feedback into actionable input for product development, helping refine and guide the product roadmap.
Coordinate with internal departments including R&D, Delivery, and Customer Support to ensure project success and customer satisfaction.
Gather and share market intelligence and product performance insights to inform strategic decisions.

Required Skills & Qualifications of the Applications Engineer - Lighting/Power based in Normanton:

Excellent verbal and written communication skills in English (additional languages a plus).
Proven ability to communicate complex technical information clearly and persuasively.
Customer-focused with strong presentation and relationship-building skills.
Highly self-motivated and organised, capable of working independently and managing multiple priorities.
Comfortable operating in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
Willing and able to travel up to 40% of the time to meet with clients and attend industry events.

If this Applications Engineer - Lighting/Power based in Normanton could be of interest, please send your CV to (url removed) or call Ben on (phone number removed) / (phone number removed)

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