Regional Sales Consultant - Automation

Thomas Lee Recruitment; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a dynamic Regional Sales Consultant to drive growth in the manufacturing sector in the Midlands. The role involves building relationships, executing sales plans, and promoting innovative automation solutions. Candidates should possess strong communication skills and a results-oriented approach. A competitive salary, benefits package, and training opportunities are offered.

Benefits

Company car with fuel card

Comprehensive benefits package

Competitive salary and commission scheme

25 days holiday plus holiday purchase scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Salary sacrifice personal pension plan

Qualifications

• Sales experience is advantageous but attitude and drive are paramount.
• Must build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Passion for innovation and continuous learning.

Responsibilities

• Drive growth within the Midlands' manufacturing sector.
• Build relationships with senior management and engineers.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Promote innovative solutions and value propositions.

Skills

Strong customer relationship building

Excellent communication skills

Proactive problem-solving

Results-oriented approach

Negotiation skills

Education

Engineering-based technical qualification (advantageous)

Job description

About the job Regional Sales Consultant - Automation

Imagine this: You'll be working with industry leaders in automotive, food & beverage, packaging, and life sciences, providing them with cutting‑edge automation and fluid control solutions. Your contributions will directly impact their efficiency, productivity, and innovation.

We're seeking a dynamic and results‑oriented Regional Sales Consultant to join our expanding team and drive growth within the vibrant manufacturing sector of the Midlands. This is an exciting opportunity to become a key player in a company that enables the creation of everything from everyday consumer goods to cutting‑edge technological advancements.

Are you the perfect fit?

• Do you possess a relentless drive to achieve and exceed targets?
• Are you a natural communicator, capable of building rapport with people from all walks of life?
• Do you have a problem‑solving mindset and a desire to continuously improve?
• Are you ready to embrace a challenge and make a real difference?

If you answered "yes," then you're exactly the type of person we're looking for.

Your Role:

As a Regional Sales Consultant, you'll be responsible for:

• Driving business growth within the Midlands' machine and device manufacturing sector.
• Building strong relationships with senior management, supply chain professionals, and engineers.
• Developing and executing strategic sales plans to achieve and surpass targets.
• Identifying and pursuing new business opportunities and markets.
• Promoting our innovative solutions and corporate value propositions.
• Collaborating effectively with distributor sales partners.
• Maintained accurate sales records using our CRM system.

What We're Looking For:

• While sales experience and an engineering‑based technical qualification is advantageous, your attitude and drive are paramount. But if you come from an automated sales background, we want to hear from you.
• A proven ability to build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Excellent communication and negotiation skills.
• A proactive and results‑oriented approach.
• A passion for innovation and continuous learning.
• Must live within the Midlands postcodes; ST, CW, CH and LL with quick access to motorway networks.

What is on Offer:

• Comprehensive sales, product, and application training, both in the classroom and in the field.
• A competitive salary and an attractive commission scheme.
• A company car with a fuel card.
• Comprehensive benefits package, including life assurance, private medical cover, 25 days holiday (plus holiday purchase scheme), and a salary sacrifice personal pension plan.
• A commitment to diversity, inclusion, and sustainable development.
• The opportunity to work with a market leader.