External Sales Engineer

On Target Recruitment Ltd; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation products seeks a high-caliber External Sales Engineer. This field-based role involves selling automation solutions to large end-users and machine builders, requiring expertise in controls and a proactive sales approach. Enjoy competitive compensation with achievable bonuses and a supportive working environment.

Benefits

OTE bonus and commission

Car options

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge and experience in automation and controls required.
• Sales experience, internal or external, beneficial.
• Hungry for success and determined personality.

Responsibilities

• Sell automation products like PLCs, HMIs, and sensing systems.
• Manage customer relationships and demonstrate technical knowledge.
• Field-based role covering North East region, balancing home and travel.

Skills

Automation and Controls

Sales Experience

Initiative

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering Qualification

Job description

The Company:

Well known suppliers of automation products who are looking to strengthen their sales team with the recruitment of a high calibre Field Sales Engineer.

Selling to large end-users and specifically targeting machine builders.

Focusing on environmentally friendly production and sustainability.

Core portfolio of factory automation equipment.

The Role of the External Sales Engineer

You will be selling products used in the automation sector such as PLCs, HMI’s and sensing systems.

Adding value to existing customers by creating an attractive ROI.

Managing your own diary between existing business and new business.

Demonstrating your technical knowledge to customers and supporting team members.

Field based role covering the North East patch from North Yorkshire up to the Scottish borders.

Your time will be split between working from home and travelling to visit customers.

Benefits of the External Sales Engineer

£45k-£50k (Neg)

OTE bonus and commission

Car options

25 days holiday plus bank holiday

The Ideal Person for the External Sales Engineer

Extensive knowledge and experience in automation and controls is needed.

Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification an advantage.

Sales experience – either internal or external is beneficial.

Experience working for or selling to a distribution company would strengthen your application.

Hungry for success, determined, and have the ability to use your initiative to maximise the potential in your area.

If you think the role of External Sales Engineer is for you, apply now!

Consultant: Darren Wrigley

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Tel no. (phone number removed)

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally

Job Info

Job Title:

External Sales Engineer

Company:

On Target Recruitment Ltd

Location:

Posted:

Closes:

Jul 11th 2025

Sector:

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

Full Time

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