Automation Sales Manager

Linde Material Handling; Basingstoke; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

25 days annual leave

Company pension scheme

Discounts from major UK brands

Recommend a Friend bonus scheme

Employee Incentive Schemes

Laptop and phone provided

Job summary

Linde Material Handling in the United Kingdom is seeking an Automation Sales Manager to drive growth in our automation and intralogistics portfolio. You will identify opportunities with key accounts, coordinate with project engineers, and present technical solutions to customers.

This role offers a competitive package, company car, pension, generous holiday allowance, and a supportive team focused on innovation and excellence.

Qualifications

• High level experience in Automation technology – ideally in mobile automation.
• Sales management experience at key accounts level or above.
• Commercial acumen and client-focused mindset.
• Ability to present to all levels in an organisation.
• IT literacy and familiarity with business tools.
• Strong organisational skills and attention to detail.
• Ability to work under pressure and meet targets.

Responsibilities

• Identify opportunities to expand/extend business, providing exceptional client service.
• See tenders through to completion.
• Collaborate with Automation Project Engineers, Project Managers & Robotic Application Engineers to optimise routes and ensure the right technical solution.
• Promote Automation throughout your designated region.
• Provide advice and expertise on Automation/Intralogistics to customers.
• Visit customer sites, develop solutions, produce detailed proposals and present the solution at all levels.
• Produce return on investment calculations at both detailed and overview levels.

Skills

Automation technology experience

Sales management with key accounts

Commercial acumen

Presentation to all levels

IT literacy

Organisational skills

Target-driven

Tools

CRM software

Job description

Exciting Career Opportunity as an Automation Sales Manager at Linde Material Handling.

Are you ready to take the next step in your career as a Automation Sales Manager?

Join Linde Material Handling, a global leader in forklift trucks and warehouse equipment, and become part of a team that values innovation, collaboration, and excellence.

About The Role

We are looking for a skilled Sales Manager to join our dynamic team. In this role, you will:

• Identify opportunities to expand/extend business, providing exceptionl client service
• To see tenders through to completion
• Instill strong cooperation with Automation Project Engineers, Project Managers & Robotic Application Engineers to ensure optimisation of routes / right technical designed solution
• Promote Automation throughout your designated region
• Provide advice and expertise on Automation/Intralogistics to customers
• Visit customer sites, develop solutions, help to produce detailed proposals and present the solution at all levels
• Produce return on investment calculations at both a detailed and overview level

We Offer

At Linde Material Handling, we believe in rewarding our people. Your package will include:

• Competitive salary based on experience
• Comprehensive commission structure
• Company car
• 25 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays
• Additional holiday entitlement for long service milestones
• Company pension scheme (6% employer contribution, minimum 4% employee contribution)
• Access to discounts from major UK brands
• "Recommend a Friend" bonus scheme
• Eligibility for Employee Incentive Schemes
• Laptop and phone provided

Tasks And Qualifications

We are looking for a dynamic team player, with a strong worth ethic, who is motivated and hungry to achieve.

• High level experience in Automation technology – ideally in mobile automation
• Sales management experience at key accounts level or above
• Commercial acumen
• The ability to present to all levels
• IT literacy
• Strong organisational skills
• Ability to work under pressure and meet challenging targets

Bring your expertise, enthusiasm, and commitment to excellence, and we’ll provide the tools and support to help you succeed.

Our Commitment to Inclusion

Linde Material Handling is an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, disability, gender identity, marital status, race, religion, or sexual orientation.

If you require adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know.

Please note: Successful candidates must provide proof of the right to work in the UK. We are unable to offer sponsorship or relocation assistance at this time.

Ready to join us? Apply today and take your career to the next level!