Sales Engineer - Light Measurement

Job description

A career opportunity has arisen for a Sales Engineer with a strong background in physics or light measurement to join one of the UK’s leading photonics equipment suppliers.

This is the perfect role for an experienced, solutions-driven Sales Engineer looking to join an established and successful business, recognised for its expertise and ability to deliver innovative photonics solutions.

The Company

The company is a leading supplier of photonics equipment, including instruments for measuring light and the optical properties of materials, photometry systems, lasers, opto-mechanics, nano-positioning equipment, optics, and spectroscopy and spectral imaging solutions.

As technical specialists, they have built a successful international business across the UK, Europe, and North America, delivering high-quality and often bespoke solutions to a wide range of clients.

The Role

The Sales Engineer will join the Photonics Products Group and will be responsible for both sales and post-sales support of light measurement and spectroscopy instrumentation.

This is a field-based role covering the UK and Ireland, requiring travel to customer sites (on average two days per week).

Requirements

To be considered, you will need:

• A BSc, MPhys, MSci (or equivalent) in Physics or a related engineering discipline
• At least 2 years’ relevant industry experience
• A proven track record in technical or consultative sales
• Strong communication skills and the ability to understand and solve customer challenges

Experience in photonics sales is highly desirable. However, candidates with a background in technical, consultative sales and a solid understanding of photonics (e.g. Light measurement, spectroscopy) are also encouraged to apply.

Personal Attributes

• Strong listening skills
• Self-motivated and proactive
• Enthusiastic and engaging
• Personable and able to build relationships
• Comfortable working as part of a small, collaborative team

Package & Benefits

The company is an exceptional employer, offering:

• Competitive basic salary
• Company car
• Performance-related bonus
• Private health insurance
• Contributory pension
• Excellent personal and career development opportunities

If you are looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise with a consultative sales approach, and work with a highly respected photonics specialist, we would be pleased to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

England

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

23-04-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English