Sales Consultant - Regional Sales - WF, BD

SMC Corporation (UK) Limited; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

OTE Commission

Death in Service

Private Medical

Pension

Holiday Allowance

Bike Scheme

Job summary

SMC Corporation UK Ltd is seeking a Regional Sales Consultant to drive growth in the machine and device manufacturing sector. You will own the full sales cycle, engaging with senior decision-makers and engineers to tailor automation and fluid control solutions.

The role requires a technical sales mindset, strong relationship-building skills and the ability to develop strategic plans, manage accounts, and leverage CRM tools to achieve targets.

Qualifications

• Strong background in technical sales and experience from large scale manufacturing.
• Engineering-based technical qualification is highly desirable.
• Willingness to travel as required and work with cross-functional teams.

Responsibilities

• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Develop sales by understanding customer needs and building relationships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and markets.
• Maintain relationships with distribution partners and customers.
• Maintain accurate sales records and use CRM effectively.
• Live SMC values and contribute to team targets.

Skills

Technical sales

Engineering background

Manufacturing experience

Education

Engineering qualification

Job description

Job Type: Permanent

Hours: Full time: 37.5 hours

Department: External Sales

Location:The successful candidate should live in the post code WF and BD areas, with quick access to motorway networks.

The Company:

From putting the soles on your shoes, to the tarmac they walk on; from a packet of crisps to silicon chips; from wooden toothpicks to electric cars; you’d be amazed at the things we get involved in. We don’t do these things ourselves, of course, but we have worked with the people that do… to enable their efforts and dreams to be realised. Sometimes our role is significant; sometimes it’s small, but it’s never trivial and it’s always rewarding.

SMC Corporation is the UK and global market leader in its field. With its headquarters in Japan and a strong presence in over 80 countries worldwide, SMC operates an extensive network of subsidiaries, production sites, and distribution centres. This global reach enables SMC to provide consistent, high-quality automation and fluid control solutions to a diverse range of industries, ensuring customers benefit from local support backed by international expertise. The company's commitment to innovation and customer service has established it as a trusted partner for businesses across the globe.

SMC Corporation UK Ltd is the wholly owned subsidiary of SMC Corporation in Japan. The UK operation is located at a substantial 14-acre site in Milton Keynes, which houses our UK offices, design, factory, and warehousing. We provide automation and fluid control solutions for factory and laboratory applications. Our target sectors are automotive, food, beverage & packaging, and the life science sectors.

The Person:

We are seeking exceptional individuals to join our dynamic sales team. If you sometimes wonder why others don’t always share your passion to get things done, you’ve got drive. We like that. If you don’t like losing at games, you sound competitive. We like that. If you can quickly strike a rapport with strangers, you sound engaging. We like that. If you’re always looking for a better way, you’re trying to grow. We like that. If this sounds like you, we encourage you to reach out – we’re keen to hear from ambitious people ready to make a real difference!

The Role:

As a Regional Sales Consultant, your primary focus will be to drive business growth within the machine and device manufacturing sector. You will take ownership of the entire sales cycle, engaging directly with key decision-makers including senior management, supply chain professionals, and engineers. By understanding their technical and commercial needs, you will tailor solutions that align with their objectives and demonstrate the value of our automation and fluid control products.

Your role will involve proactively seeking out new business opportunities, managing and expanding accounts within your designated territory, and building lasting relationships with both direct customers and distribution partners. You will be expected to develop and execute strategic sales plans, promote the company’s value propositions, and ensure a high level of customer satisfaction by providing expert advice and support throughout the sales process.

Success in this role will require a combination of technical acumen, strong interpersonal skills, and a results-driven approach. You will also be responsible for maintaining accurate records of your sales activities using our CRM system, and for contributing to the team’s overall targets by consistently meeting or exceeding your individual objectives.

Key Responsibilities:

• Meet or exceed monthly, quarterly and annual sales targets.
• Develop sales by understanding customer needs and building strong relationships.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities and markets.
• Maintain good working relationships with our distribution sales partners
• Maintain accurate records of sales activities
• Live SMC Values

Skills and Experience:

Ideally, we are looking for candidates who possess both technical expertise in automation and proven sales experience, as these skills will help you excel in the role from the outset. An engineering-based technical qualification is highly desirable, alongside a strong track record in sales within related industries.

However, we recognise that talent, drive and a positive attitude can sometimes outweigh specific experience. If you are highly motivated, competitive, and have excellent people skills, but lack direct technical or sales experience, we still encourage you to apply. For the right person, we offer comprehensive training and support to help you develop these skills—although reaching excellence may take more time and commitment.

Ultimately, preference will be given to those with relevant technical and sales backgrounds, but we remain open to exceptional individuals who demonstrate the potential to succeed and grow with us.

Must have a current driving licence as a Company car is provided and a current passport for planned occasional European and international travel.

What We Offer:

We give extensive sales, product & application training, both in classroom and in-field.

We are continuously working to make our team even more diverse and inclusive. We welcome applications from all and are committed to attracting, recruiting and retaining the most talented individuals. SMC has sustainable development goals as we believe in caring for our futures as well as the future of the planet.
We offer a competitive and attractive package of benefits.

• 25% OTE Commission Scheme
• Death in Service 4 x salary
• Private Medical Cover, Plans that fit everyone
• Salary sacrifice personal pension plan,
• 25 days holiday (including bank holidays, 33 days in total) plus a holiday purchase scheme ,
• Tech offers, Bike scheme and more!

The Selection Process

We have several routes and partners for our selection process. This will be discussed with you from first contact.

Experience

Strong background in technical sales and experience from working within large scale manufacturing environments.