Automation Sales Engineer

Redline Group Ltd; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading robotic solutions provider in the UK is seeking an experienced Sales Engineer to generate sales of bespoke automation projects. This role requires proven experience in automation and robotics along with solid commercial skills, making strong relationships with clients paramount. The position offers a modern working environment, including a combination of home, office, and customer site work. The ideal candidate will have a higher qualification in engineering and experience in industry sectors such as food and pharmaceuticals.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in bespoke systems integration for Automation or Robotics.
• Experience in food, pharmaceutical, logistics, e-commerce, or automotive sectors.
• Confident in presenting to global clients.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales of bespoke automation and robotic projects.
• Provide technical and commercial evaluations of sales enquiries.
• Lead technical review meetings for proposals.

Skills

Automation or Robotics Technical Sales

Commercial Awareness

2D/3D CAD Knowledge

Communication Skills

IT Skills

Education

HNC or higher in Engineering

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen with one of the UK's leading robotic and automation system integrators, who are looking for a Sales Engineer with proven experience gained working within the Automation & Robotics industry

This established and highly respected engineering business has over 30 years' experience designing and manufacturing bespoke robotic, automation and conveyor systems for manufacturing clients in the UK and internationally. The company delivers world-class solutions across food & beverage, logistics, e-commerce, automotive and pharmaceutical sectors.

As a Sales Engineer here, you will play a key role in delivering automation solutions for the future, acting as the technical and commercial interface between customers, suppliers and internal engineering teams, supporting automation projects from early concept development through to tender submission and successful order placement.

Key responsibilities

• Generating sales of bespoke automation and robotic projects across multiple industry sectors.
• Providing technical and commercial evaluation of sales enquiries and customer requirements.
• Leading and contributing to technical review meetings to assess feasibility and proposals.
• Developing system and automation concepts in collaboration with internal engineering teams.
• Directing supporting teams to produce system proposals, simulations, tender documents and cost estimates.
• Building and maintaining strong relationships with customers, suppliers and technology partners.
• Supporting business marketing activities, attending customer meetings and site visits.
• Liaising closely with senior management and providing technical and commercial input across the business.
• Reviews of customer contracts and specifications, negotiating terms to support successful order placement.

Key skills

• Proven experience as an Automation or Robotics Technical Sales Engineer within bespoke systems integration.
• HNC (or higher) qualification in Engineering or a related discipline.
• Background in robotics, automation and conveying systems.
• Experience of working within the Food, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, E-commerce or Automotive sectors.
• Strong commercial awareness combined with sound engineering capability.
• Ability to develop solution concepts with understanding of 2D/3D CAD and simulation principles.
• Confident communicator capable of presenting to global, blue-chip clients.
• Strong IT skills with excellent written and verbal communication.

The role's working environment and opportunities

• Modern manufacturing facility based in the South West.
• Home based working - a combination of home, office and customer site work.
• Opportunity to work with the latest robotic, vision and AMR technologies.

This position would suit an experienced Sales Engineer looking to play a pivotal role in shaping the future of automation within one of the UK's most established and innovative system integration businesses

To apply, please send your CV to [e-mail], or for more information contact Chuck Lam on 01582 878868.