Sales Engineer

WR Engineering; Tewkesbury; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A specialist automation company in Gloucester is seeking an Automation Sales Engineer to join a dynamic team. The role involves generating sales for bespoke automation projects, developing conceptual designs, leading technical reviews, and supporting marketing activities. Candidates should be qualified to at least HNC level in engineering, with experience in solution-based selling and a passion for automation technologies.

Benefits

Supportive team environment

Opportunities for professional growth

Work on advanced automation projects

Qualifications

• Qualified to at least HNC level in engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with bespoke systems, robotics, and conveying systems.
• Energetic and enthusiastic professional with a passion for automation technologies.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales of bespoke automation projects and provide evaluations.
• Develop conceptual system designs using CAD and simulation principles.
• Lead technical reviews and guide customers on automation solutions.
• Produce proposals, simulations, and cost estimates aligned to specifications.
• Conduct site visits for accurate system solutions.

Skills

Technical and commercial evaluation

Strong IT and communication skills

Solution-based selling

Experience with robotics

Confident professional

Education

HNC level in engineering or related discipline

Job description

Sales Engineer

Location: Gloucester | Employment Type: Full-Time | Seniority: Entry Level

We are working with a specialist automation and system integration company based in Gloucester, delivering world‑class solutions to global blue‑chip clients across sectors such as Food, Pharmaceutical, Logistics, E‑commerce, and Automotive. They are seeking an Automation Sales Engineer to join their dynamic, experienced team.

Responsibilities

• Generate sales of bespoke automation projects and provide technical and commercial evaluation of enquiries.
• Develop conceptual system designs in collaboration with the CKF team, using 2D/3D CAD and simulation principles.
• Lead technical review meetings, form relationships with key suppliers, and guide customers on potential automation solutions.
• Produce proposals, simulations, tender documents, and cost estimates aligned with customer specifications.
• Conduct site visits to gather accurate information for system solutions and support contract scrutiny and negotiations.
• Support marketing activities, weekly sales meetings, and provide status updates to senior management.

About You

• Qualified to at least HNC level in engineering or a related discipline.
• Experience with bespoke systems, robotics, and conveying systems.
• Confident, technically and commercially capable professional with strong IT and communication skills.
• Experienced in solution‑based selling and presenting to global blue‑chip clients.
• Energetic, enthusiastic, and commercially astute, with a passion for automation technologies.
• Comfortable working across customer sites, home, and office.

Why Join

• Be part of a supportive, highly experienced team delivering advanced automation solutions.
• Work on projects featuring the latest vision, robotic, and AMR technologies.
• Contribute to a company with a strong track record of repeat business and blue‑chip clients.
• Modern manufacturing facility and opportunities for professional growth.

Apply now to join a growing automation business and help shape the future of system integration.