Field Sales Engineer

On Target Recruitment Ltd; Birmingham; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Field Sales Engineer in Birmingham. You will sell automation products like PLCs and HMIs, manage existing customer relationships, and be field-based. Ideal candidates will have experience in automation and sales, and the role offers a competitive salary with bonuses and hybrid flexibility.

Benefits

£45k–£54k base salary

Bonus and commission scheme (High OTE)

Hybrid vehicle

25 days holiday + bank holiday

Qualifications

• Strong desire to learn and succeed in sales.
• Experience selling to or working for a distribution company is an advantage.

Responsibilities

• Sell products used in the automation sector.
• Manage own diary between existing and new business.
• Create attractive ROI for existing customers.

Skills

Experience in automation and controls

Sales experience

Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification

Experience from an electrical wholesale background

Hungry for success

Education

Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

The Company

Well‑known distributors of automation products looking to strengthen their sales team with the recruitment of a high‑calibre Key Account Manager.

Customers include large end users, machine builders, OEMs and Systems Integrators, with a focus on environmentally friendly production and sustainability.

The Role of the Field Sales Engineer

You will sell products used in the automation sector such as PLCs, HMIs and sensing systems.

Add value to existing customers by creating an attractive ROI.

Manage your own diary between existing and new business.

Field‑based role based in the West Midlands (4 days on the road, 1 day from home).

Benefits

• £45k–£54k base salary
• Bonus and commission scheme (High OTE)
• Hybrid vehicle
• 25 days holiday + bank holiday

The Ideal Person

• Experience in automation and controls (ideal)
• Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification (advantage)
• Experience from an electrical wholesale background with a strong desire to learn
• Sales experience – either internal or external
• Experience selling to or working for a distribution company strengthens your application
• Hungry for success, using initiative and determination to maximise potential in your area

Application

Consultant: Darren Wrigley

Email: (url removed)

Tel no.: (phone number removed)

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

Job Info

• Job Title: Field Sales Engineer
• Company: On Target Recruitment Ltd
• Location: Birmingham, West Midlands
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time