Robotics Key Account Manager

On Target Recruitment Ltd; Milton Keynes; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global manufacturer is seeking a Sales Engineer to sell robots for factory automation. The ideal candidate will have experience in the automation industry and an understanding of robotics. You will maintain Key Accounts and develop new business opportunities, focusing on higher-value capital equipment sales. This role offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, located in Milton Keynes.

Benefits

£50K-£55K basic salary

15% OTE UNCAPPED

Car

Pension

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Laptop

Mobile

Qualifications

• Must have some understanding of Robots/Robotics.
• Ability to discuss technical aspects and understand customer requirements.
• Experience in selling CAPITAL EQUIPMENT with understanding of longer lead times.

Responsibilities

• Sell robots for factory automation across multiple industries.
• Maintain Key Accounts and prepare technical quotes.
• Visit customers and seek new business opportunities.

Job description

Overview

The Company: Global manufacturer and a household name

Great training around products and systems as well as ongoing training on new product launches. Leading manufacturer within the Robotics market.

Benefits

• £50K-£55K basic salary
• 15% OTE UNCAPPED
• Car
• Pension
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Laptop
• Mobile

The Role

• Selling robots for use within the factory automation environment including Food & Beverage, Pharmaceutical, Automotive etc.
• Working across all industries but also looking after a few Key Accounts that are more demanding who are based in the Midlands and are within the Automotive and General Industrial markets
• Maintain Key Accounts, understand their requirements, prepare quotes, provide technical support, etc.
• Cover a patch (North or South) depending on location
• Visit customers and look for new business, highlighting the benefits of their robots compared to other manufacturers
• Discussing technical aspects and benefits of robots, solutions selling and pulling in the right support networks to sell including system integrators to help with the integration
• Orders from £20k-£250k with a target of circa 20 robots per year
• Lead times up to 22 weeks or longer – this is a CAPITAL EQUIPMENT sell
• Account management 30-40% and new business 60-70% (increasing spend in current accounts)

The Ideal Person

• Ideally someone from the Automation industry who can understand and talk generally around Automation
• MUST have some understanding of Robots/Robotics
• Customers are looking for solutions, so ability to understand requirements and discuss technical aspects
• MUST be able to sell CAPITAL EQUIPMENT and understand longer lead times and lower order numbers
• Consider people from System Integrator background
• No qualification required, but an engineering qualification would be a benefit
• If you think the role is for you, apply now

About On Target

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 Info

• Job Title:
• Company: On Target Recruitment Ltd
• Location: Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
• Posted: Sep 24th 2025
• Closes: Oct 25th 2025
• Sector:
• Contract: Permanent
• Hours: Full Time