Automation Sales Specialist

JR United Kingdom; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the automation sector seeks an Automation Sales Specialist – Business Development Manager. This senior sales role focuses on providing bespoke automation solutions, requiring a strong network and experience in UK manufacturing. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of relevant experience and a hunter mentality for new business development.

Benefits

Car or allowance

33 days holiday

Qualifications

• Over 5 years of selling technical/automated engineering solutions into UK manufacturing.
• Existing contacts within Automotive, Construction, or Manufacturing sectors.
• Field sales experience with a hunter mentality for new business.

Responsibilities

• Provide engineered automation solutions with opportunities for cross-selling and up-selling.
• Engage in field sales and proactive technical selling.
• Focus on new account acquisition and account development.

Skills

Sales

Communication

Networking

Self-motivation

Technical Selling

Education

Mechanical qualification

Job description

Location:

Birmingham, United Kingdom

Job Category:

Other

EU work permit required:

Yes

Job Views:

3

Posted:

23.05.2025

Expiry Date:

07.07.2025

Job Description:

Automation Sales Specialist – Business Development Manager

Senior sales role – a solutions expert with a strong network and understanding of automation sales, materials handling, and machinery for head count reduction across various verticals.

Salary: Negotiable £65,000 - £75,000 plus excellent OTE!

This is a six-figure senior sales role, offering a car or allowance and 33 days holiday!

Location: Midlands / UK / On the Road

100% new business senior sales position – seeking an experienced automation sales professional who desires scope, freedom, and high earning potential!

Role involves field sales, proactive technical selling, and on-the-road activity in Rugby, with opportunities for online engagement.

Focus on high-quality bespoke solutions, cross-selling group services, revenue generation, new account acquisition, and account development.

Ideal candidate has experience in selling automation solutions into UK manufacturing, with a focus on business development and entrepreneurial, self-starting mindset.

Based at Warwickshire HQ (SME Group UK Manufacturer with £30M turnover).

Candidate Requirements:

• Over 5 years of selling technical/automated engineering solutions into UK manufacturing
• Existing contacts within Automotive, Construction, or Manufacturing sectors
• Field sales experience with a hunter mentality for new business
• Positive, driven personality with a strong work ethic
• Mechanical qualification is a plus but not essential
• Ability to communicate effectively with target customers
• Self-motivated, transparent, down-to-earth, and a strong communicator
• Reporting to the Sales Director

Role involves providing engineered automation solutions with opportunities for cross-selling and up-selling.

This is a brilliant Midlands-based technical sales role for an ambitious senior sales professional.

For more information, contact Iain @ Duval.

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Created on 23/05/2025 by JR, United Kingdom.