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Sales Engineer
Sales Engineer – Water Mist Systems
Hall & Kay Birmingham, GBR – On-site
hall & Kay don’t just build protection systems – we build British trust. We partner with clients across industries to deliver world-class fire protection and security solutions by shaping them to last.
You’ll lead the sales and proposal process for new water mist system projects, working closely with our expert teams to turn enquiries into lasting client relationships.
About the Role
We seek a skilled Sales Engineer with deep technical knowledge in sprinkler/water mist systems to champion our range of solutions through sales, proposal Development, and technical engagement.
With 140+ years of history in fire protection and security, we design, supply, install, test, and maintain fire prevention systems across the UK, working with some of the most respected construction firms and industries. Your role demands a commercial-minded technician who thrives at the intersection of design, sales, and client strategy.
What You’ll Be Doing
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Inquiry Management
- Review and respond to allocated water mist project enquiries via email, telephone, or site visits, updating our CRM system to reflect progress and next steps.
- Align proposal development with customer deadlines, delivering accurate, high-quality submissions.
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Technical & Commercial Development
- Analyze customer specifications, project drawings, and bills of quantities, ensuring proposals are realistic, competitive, and compliant.
- Collaborate with design engineers and project management to refine technical input, risk assessments, and scope adjustments.
- Restaurant the financial and technical risk involved, prioritising solutions with high lifetime value and client satisfaction.
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Proposal Creation & Client Engagement
- Produce detailed technical quotations that address project requirements with precision.
- Monitor submitted quotations through to closure, tracking client feedback and developing win/loss KPIs with clear lessons learned.
- Engage directly with clients, insurers, end-users, and main contractors, building long-term relationships and enhancing Hall & Kay’s reputation for quality.
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- Market & Opportunity Growth
- Identify new sales opportunities during client interactions, aligning proposals with client goals for maximum impact.
- Present proposals in-person or remotely, advocating for Hall & Kay’s reliability and innovation.
About You
Essential
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Technical Expertise
- [Proven experience in designing or engineering sprinkler systems, water mist systems, or equivalent fire protection systems in construction.]
- Deep understanding of reading contract drawings, BIM processes, quantified specifications, and technical standards (e.g., BS 128 heard sprinkler code, water mist standards).
- High analytical ability to navigate contract & equipment specifications, and understand MSDS data sheets (chemical safety, pipework calculations, etc.).
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Sales & Estimating Talent
- [Experience developing technical quotations, bids, and proposals (particularly in fire protection or security industries).]
- Proven track record in preparing accurate, competitive pricing based on project complexities and timelines.
- Numerate skills enhanced by strong Microsoft Office experience and AutoCAD or AutoCAD Viewer capability for drawing management.
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Regulatory Awareness
- Aptitude for construction programs and timelines, building regulations, industry standards, and legislative frameworks (e.g., BS EN standards, HSE bulletins).
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Relationship & Commercial Ability
- Creative, client-focused, and highly persuasive in discussions with engineers, contractors, and procurement teams.
- Strong commercial awareness with motivation driven by quotation accuracy, win rates, and repeat business.
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Organisational & Team Fit
- [Ideally past sales/estimating within the Fire Protection industry (or a related technical niche).]
- Agile with deadlines, thriving in evolving priorities and complex projects without losing focus on deadlines.
- Exceptional attention to detail—reducible to ensure proposals eliminate errors.
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- Personal Presence
- Friendly, professional, and outwardly engaging, with natural ability to negotiate, persuade, and represent Hall & Kay with confidence.
- Ability to communicate clearly across technical and non-technical enquires.
Reflective Process
No DBS check has yet been specified in this revised version that wasn't already mentioned before. DBS is mentioned as a requirement of the role.
Benefits
Hall & Kay reward loyal, motivated contributors demanding exceptional standards with a package that reflects our commitment to investing in our people.
- Competitive & Negotiable Salary
- 25 days holiday + UK Bank Holidays
- Contributory Pension Scheme
- Personal Life Assurance (optional but valued)
- Company Car offer or generous Car Allowance
- Company Funded Health Cash Plan (wellbeing investment)
Your work environment is built on respect, our culture thrives on teamwork and responsibility. At Hall & Kay, we deliver safety every day—shaping a world where fire risks are mitigated through trusted prevention.
Culture
Technical excellence meets a people-first culture. It’s called ‘the Hall & Kay way’—keeping safety a priority and working together to secure what matters most.
Our customers, the communities where we work, and our own teams shape our success.
- Learn more about our purpose, people experience, and how we make safety happen daily. You’re not just part of a job. You’re part of a legacy.
Prepared to be the face of our quality? Apply Now.
Apply via [internal details]. Alternatively, you may be applying from outside, in which case request a [custom application form] tailored to external recruiters.
(Job details are subject to UK-only eligibility criteria, based on Birmingham location-specific consideration.)
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