Field Sales Engineer (North East)

John Charles Search; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in automation and safety components is seeking a motivated Field Sales Engineer to support and expand its North East customer base. This role involves managing relationships, driving sales growth, and represents industry-leading products. With comprehensive training provided, candidates will thrive in a dynamic sales environment while enjoying competitive salary and benefits.

Benefits

Competitive base salary, plus uncapped performance-based bonuses

Company car, laptop, mobile phone

Ongoing training and support across product portfolio

Qualifications

• Full UK driving licence required.
• Sales experience in industrial automation or safety products is a plus but not essential.
• Based in the UK and eligible to work here.

Responsibilities

• 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 in control, automation, and machine safety.

Skills

Strong communication

Relationship-building

Proactive

Organised

Target-driven

Education

Background in electrical or mechanical engineering

Job description

17th June, 2025

Field Sales Engineer - North East
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 (City & Guilds, BTEC, HNC/HND, or similar)
• 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.