Sales Engineer - Automation and Robotics

Premier Technical Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation and robotics company in Nottingham is seeking a passionate Sales Engineer to drive new business development. The role involves account management, customer interaction, and creating tailored quotations. Ideal candidates will have experience in sales of automation systems and a relevant HND or higher qualification.

Qualifications

• Previous sales experience with automation systems.
• Self-motivated and organized.
• Willingness to travel within the UK and internationally.

Responsibilities

• Conduct customer site visits to gather requirements and provide support.
• Prepare financially viable quotations and manage sales analysis.
• Maintain regular communication with customers throughout the sales process.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Customer relationship management

Project management

Education

HND or higher in engineering or business discipline

Job description

Social network you want to login/join with:

Sales Engineer - Automation and Robotics, Nottingham

Client: Premier Technical Recruitment

Location: Nottingham, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

EU work permit required: Yes

Job Reference: 6f1bb6066956

Job Views: 5

Posted: 02.06.2025

Expiry Date: 17.07.2025

Job Description:

Description:

We are seeking a dynamic, proactive, and experienced technical sales engineer with demonstrable automation and robotic systems experience. The role involves new business development and account management activities.

Our client has nearly fifty years of expertise in designing, developing, and manufacturing bespoke automation and robotic systems for various industries. They are considered one of the leading automation system providers in the UK. Due to ongoing success and strategic growth, they are looking to recruit an experienced and highly motivated Sales Engineer to join their business development team, focusing on developing mutually beneficial relationships through automation and robotic solution sales.

As a Sales Engineer, you will liaise extensively with internal and external customers to develop a sales pipeline with both new and existing clients, ensuring projects are delivered on time and within budget. You will handle enquiries promptly to ensure project success and meet sales targets.

Reporting to the Sales Director, your responsibilities will include:

1. Visiting customer sites to understand their requirements and provide support
2. Creating and maintaining sales analysis sheets for each enquiry
3. Reporting enquiry results in weekly sales meetings and providing insight into future market demands
4. Supporting quotations with concept ideas and creating costing sheets
5. Preparing financially viable and beneficial quotations, reviewing internally before submission
6. Understanding budget and timescale requirements for enquiries
7. Maintaining regular communication with customers throughout the enquiry process
8. Organizing sales handover meetings to transfer order details to the technical team
9. Supporting project reviews and sign-off events with the project team

The ideal candidate will have previous sales experience with automation systems, preferably within automotive, medical, healthcare, plastics, or FMCG sectors. Qualifications should include at least an HND or higher in an engineering or business discipline. The candidate should be self-motivated, organized, possess excellent communication skills, and be willing to travel within the UK and internationally as needed.