Technical Sales Engineer / Area Account Manager

AWD online; Bristol; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading automation solutions provider is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer / Area Account Manager in the UK. This role focuses on developing new business while maintaining existing relationships in the servo motion and automation sectors. With a strong emphasis on technical expertise and commercial negotiation skills, the ideal candidate will have experience in mechanical or electrical engineering, and a passion for driving sales success. The position offers a salary range of £40,000 - £49,000 along with benefits including an annual performance bonus and company vehicle.

Benefits

Annual performance bonus

Company car

Pension

Ongoing professional development

Qualifications

• A qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Engineering discipline (HNC, HND or Degree).
• Previous experience in technical sales or account management.
• Experience with servo motors, gearboxes, motion control, automation or robotics.

Responsibilities

• Identifying and developing new sales opportunities across assigned territories.
• Managing and growing relationships with existing customers.
• Providing expert advice on servo gearboxes, motion control and mechanical automation products.
• Preparing customer presentations, quotations and technical proposals.
• Managing sales projects through the full sales cycle.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Strong commercial awareness

Excellent communication skills

Presentation skills

Education

HNC, HND or Degree in Mechanical, Electrical or Engineering discipline

Job description

Technical Sales Engineer / Area Account Manager / Mechanical / Servo Motion / Automation

An exciting opportunity for a technically minded sales professional to work with servo motors, gearboxes and motion control solutions, supporting customers across industrial automation and mechanical engineering sectors.

If you have a background in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering (Servo Motors, Gearboxes, Automation, Motion Control, Robotics) and have also worked in the following roles, we’d also like to hear from you: Sales Engineer, Automation Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Mechanical Sales Engineer, Technical Engineering Account Manager, Business Development Manager / BDM (Automation), Regional Sales Representative.

SALARY: £40,000 - £49,000 per annum + Annual Performance Bonus + Car + Expenses + Pension and Ongoing Professional Development

LOCATION: Covering South / South West and South Wales. 4 Days in the Field and 1 Day from Home

JOB TYPE: Full-Time, Permanent

PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will need a Full Driving Licence

JOB OVERVIEW

Due to sustained growth and the expansion of the team, we have a fantastic new job opportunity for a Technical Sales Engineer / Area Account Manager to join a growing sales team supporting customers across the UK. This role is home-based and focused on developing new business while managing and growing existing client relationships.

As a Technical Sales Engineer / Area Account Manager, you will work closely with customers to understand application requirements, providing technical advice on servo gearboxes, motion systems and automation solutions. You will play a key role in specifying products, preparing proposals and supporting projects from enquiry through to completion.

This Technical Sales Engineer / Area Account Manager position offers the chance to work with blue-chip manufacturers, attend industry exhibitions and contribute to continued business growth within the motion control and industrial automation market.

DUTIES

• Business Development: Identifying and developing new sales opportunities across assigned territories
• Account Management: Managing and growing relationships with existing customers
• Technical Sales Support: Providing expert advice on servo gearboxes, motion control and mechanical automation products
• Product Specification: Sizing and specifying servo motors, gearboxes and motion components
• Sales Proposals: Preparing customer presentations, quotations and technical proposals
• Project Management: Managing sales projects through the full sales cycle
• Commercial Negotiation: Negotiating pricing and commercial terms
• Market Engagement: Attending exhibitions, trade shows and technical events

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS

ESSENTIAL

• A qualification in Mechanical, Electrical or Engineering discipline (HNC, HND or Degree)
• Previous experience in technical sales or account management
• Experience with servo motors, gearboxes, motion control, automation or robotics
• Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills
• Excellent communication and presentation skills
• A full UK driving licence

DESIRABLE

• A background in industrial automation or mechanical engineering environments
• Experience supporting manufacturing or blue-chip customers

HOW TO APPLY

To be considered for this job vacancy, please submit your CV to our Recruitment Team who will review your details. CV’s of Job Applicants meeting this requirement will be submitted to our Client for consideration. By submitting your job application to us you are hereby giving us your express consent to submit your details to our Client for this purpose.

JOB REF:

AWDO-P14227