Field Sales Engineer

John Charles Search; England; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Laptop

Mobile phone

Ongoing training and support

Support across product portfolio

Work with leading brands

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm in the UK is seeking a motivated Field Sales Engineer to grow their customer base across the North East. This position offers a competitive base salary and uncapped performance-based bonuses, alongside essential tools such as a company car and ongoing training. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering, possess strong communication skills, and be driven by targets. Full training is provided for those with sales experience in industrial automation.

Qualifications

• A full UK driving licence.
• Sales experience in industrial automation is a plus, but not essential.
• Based in the UK and eligible to work.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Based in the UK and eligible to work here.

Responsibilities

• Manage and develop relationships with OEMs, system integrators, and end-users.
• Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities.
• Represent a diverse product portfolio.
• Covering a territory in the North-East.

Skills

Strong communication and relationship-building skills

Proactive and well-organized approach

Target-driven mindset

Relationship building

Target-driven

UK work eligibility

Sales in automation (bonus)

Education

Background in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Laptop

Mobile phone

Job description

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Base pay range

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We're looking for a motivated Field Sales Engineer to support and grow our customer base across the North East. This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established business supplying high-quality automation and safety components to UK manufacturers and engineering firms.

What You’ll Need

• Background in electrical or mechanical engineering
• A full UK driving licence
• Sales experience in industrial automation or safety products is a plus, but not essential – full training provided
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills
• A proactive, well‑organised, and target‑driven approach
• Based in the UK and eligible to work here

What’s on Offer

• Competitive base salary, plus uncapped performance‑based bonuses
• Company car, laptop, mobile phone – all the tools you need
• Ongoing training and support across our full product portfolio
• A chance to work with industry‑leading brands in control, automation, and machine safety

Your Role

• Manage and develop relationships with OEMs, system integrators, panel builders, and end‑users.
• Drive sales growth by identifying opportunities and delivering tailored technical solutions.
• Represent a diverse product portfolio including control systems, machine safety, sensing, and connectivity solutions.
• Covering a territory in the North‑East.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales and Engineering

Industries

Automation, Machinery Manufacturing, and Engineering Services