Sales Engineer Automation

WR Engineering; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm in the UK is looking for a Technical Sales Engineer specializing in automation solutions. The role involves a mix of internal sales and direct customer interaction, targeting key clients in the automotive, medical, and food manufacturing sectors. Candidates must have an engineering degree and relevant sales experience. The position offers a competitive salary package, including a car allowance and generous holiday.

Benefits

Car allowance

25 days holiday

Friday lunchtime finishes

Qualifications

• Must live near Birmingham without requiring sponsorship.
• Previous technical sales experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Mix of internal and customer-facing sales targeting existing and new clients.
• Prepare customer proposals and negotiate pricing.
• Identify and drive new business opportunities.
• Lead in-person meetings and presentations.

Skills

Working knowledge of manufacturing processes

Confident and proactive sales approach

Technical competency in automation solutions

Education

HNC or graduate degree in engineering

Job description

Overview

Technical Sales Engineer - Automation This innovative company works at the tech end of the manufacturing industry as leaders in the design and production of advanced automation solutions, working with market-leading customers across sectors such as automotive, medical & food production. They included automated systems, robots, and drones.

You must already live near Birmingham to be considered for this role and without requiring sponsorship in the future.

Responsibilities

• Mix of internal sales and customer-facing sales, targeting new, past, and existing customers
• Working closely with Head of Sales for the preparation of customer proposals, negotiation of pricing
• Proactively identify new business opportunities and drive opportunities
• Lead in-person meetings/presentations
• Sell to with major manufacturers and globally recognised OEMs
• Identify and follow up leads for new business opportunities
• Provide input and support marketing initiatives and trade shows to actively promote the company

Whilst this isn't a highly target-focused sales job, we do require someone to be proactive.

Requirements

• Working knowledge of manufacturing processes, machinery, automation solutions
• HNC or graduate degree in engineering; electrical, mechanical, automation, business or mechatronics - essential
• Previous technical sales experience - internal sales, field sales engineer, technical sales, account manager - beneficial
• Confident, proactive, technically competent
• Full driving licence
• Experience selling into the automotive, medical or food manufacturing industry is beneficial

Package

• Salary 45K - 55K DoE
• Car allowance 4,800
• 25 days holiday
• Hours 38 per week. Lunchtime finish Fridays'

WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.