Sales Engineer Automation

Technical Sales Engineer – Automation

This innovative company works at the tech end of the manufacturing industry as leaders in the design and production of advanced automation solutions, working with market-leading customers across sectors such as automotive, medical & food production. They included automated systems, robots, and drones.

You must already live near Birmingham to be considered for this role and without requiring sponsorship in the future.

• Salary £45K – £55K DoE
• Car allowance £4,800

This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sales Engineer / Sales Manager already selling manufacturing solutions and automated machinery.

The Role

• Mix of internal sales and customer-facing sales, targeting new, past, and existing customers
• Working closely with Head of Sales for the preparation of customer proposals, negotiation of pricing
• Proactively identify new business opportunities and drive opportunities
• Lead in-person meetings/presentations
• Sell to with major manufacturers and globally recognised OEMs
• Identify and follow up leads for new business opportunities
• Provide input and support marketing initiatives and trade shows to actively promote the company

Whilst this isn’t a highly target-focused sales job, we do require someone to be proactive.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, automation solutions
• HNC or graduate degree in engineering; electrical, mechanical, automation, business or mechatronics – essential
• Previous technical sales experience – internal sales, field sales engineer, technical sales, account manager – beneficial
• Confident, proactive, technically competent
• Full driving licence
• Experience selling into the automotive, medical or food manufacturing industry is beneficial

Package

• Salary £45K – £55K DoE
• Car allowance £4,800
• 25 days holiday
• Hours 38 per week. Lunchtime finish Fridays’

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