Automation Sales Manager

TieTalent; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automation sector seeks an Automation Sales Specialist to drive new business in the UK manufacturing industry. This senior sales role offers the freedom to develop accounts and generate revenue with a competitive salary and benefits. Candidates should have a strong network, a proven sales record, and a hands-on approach to business development. The position is field-based, requiring travel across the Midlands.

Benefits

33 days holiday

Car or allowance

Qualifications

• 5+ years selling technical/automated engineering solutions into UK manufacturing.
• Experience with automotive, construction, or manufacturing sectors.

Responsibilities

• Focus on supplying manufacturing with engineered automation solutions.
• Revenue generation, new account acquisition, and account development.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Sales

Networking

Education

Mechanical Qualification

Job description

Automation Sales Specialist – Business Development Manager

Senior sales role – a solutions magician with a brilliant network and understanding of automation sales / materials handling / headcount reduction machinery into different verticals.

No restrictions – Entrepreneurial opportunity

Negotiable salary up to £75,000 plus super OTE. A six-figure senior sales role with car or allowance and 33 days holiday! Midlands / UK / On the Road.

100% new business senior sales role – We are looking for a seasoned automation sales professional who wants scope and freedom and excellent earning potential!

Field sales, on the road, in the office, pro-active technical sales opportunity. Location: RUGBY

High quality bespoke solutions and cross-sell other group services and solutions. It is all about revenue generation, new account acquisition, and account development.

We’re seeking a dynamic automation sales specialist / business development manager with experience selling solutions into Manufacturing in the UK. Entrepreneurial and focused on new business development with 5+ years selling into UK Manufacturing.

SME mentality (not corporate). Hands-on self-starter! Warwickshire-based HQ (SME Group UK Manufacturer with £30 million T/O).

Candidate requirements:

• 5+ years selling technical / automated engineering solutions into UK manufacturing
• Contacts and experience with automotive, construction, or manufacturing sectors
• Field sales – new business self-starter with a hunter growth mentality
• Upbeat, can-do personality with drive and strong work ethic
• A mechanical qualification is a bonus but not essential
• Ability to communicate with target customers, leveraging your knowledge and contacts
• Self-motivated, transparent, down-to-earth, and a strong communicator

Reporting to the Sales Director.

Focus on supplying manufacturing with engineered automation solutions, with openness to cross-sell and up-sell opportunities. A brilliant Midlands-based technical sales role for an ambitious senior professional.

Iain @ Duval is recruiting. Get in touch. START June - July 2025.