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External Sales Engineer
On Target Recruitment Ltd
Leeds
Hybrid
GBP 40,000 - 50,000
Full time
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Job summary
An established industry player is seeking a motivated External Sales Engineer to join their dynamic team. This role involves selling automation products, including PLCs and HMIs, to large end users and machine builders, focusing on sustainability. The ideal candidate will possess extensive technical knowledge and sales experience, demonstrating the ability to enhance customer relationships and drive business growth. With a mix of fieldwork, home office, and office presence in Leeds, this position offers a competitive salary and attractive benefits, making it an exciting opportunity for ambitious sales professionals looking to make a significant impact in the automation sector.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Extensive knowledge in automation and controls is essential.
- Sales experience, either internal or external, is beneficial.
Responsibilities
- Selling automation products to large end users and machine builders.
- Managing your own diary between existing and new business.
Skills
Education
Tools
Job description
The Company:
Well known distributors of automation products who are looking to strengthen their sales team with the recruitment of 2 high calibre key account managers.
Selling to large end users and specifically targeting machine builders, focusing on environmentally friendly production and sustainability.
You will be selling products used in the automation sector such as PLCs, HMIs, 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 North Yorkshire, South Yorkshire, and West Yorkshire.
Your time will be split between working from home, the office in Leeds, and travelling to visit customers.
£40k- £50k
OTE Bonus and commission
Car options
25 Days holiday plus bank holiday
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
Email: (url removed)
Tel no. (phone number removed)
Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.
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 Title: External Sales Engineer
Company: On Target Recruitment Ltd
Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire
Posted: Apr 15th 2025
Closes: May 16th 2025
Sector:
Contract: Permanent
Hours: Full Time
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