Junior Sales Engineer (Industrial Automation)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Bristol, Bristol (county), United Kingdom
Today
£35,000 – £40,000 pa

Salary

£35,000 – £40,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
On-site
Seniority
Junior
Posted
15 May 2026 (Today)

Benefits

£55k OTE Car Allowance Enhanced Holidays Robotics Training Career Progression Company Benefits

Junior Sales Engineer (Industrial Automation)

£35,000 - £40,000 + £55k OTE + Car Allowance + Enhanced Holidays + Robotics Training + Career Progression + Company Benefits

Bristol

Are you a sales person looking to join an innovative technology business where you can combine commercial impact with hands-on engineering involvement in a metrology-driven manufacturing environment?

On offer is the opportunity to join a forward-thinking business in a customer-facing Sales Engineer role, acting as the technical and commercial link between the company and its clients.

This company is a growing technology organisation operating within industrial automation, metrology, and advanced manufacturing, supporting customers across sectors such as Automotive, Aerospace, and Energy. They deliver technically complex solutions designed to improve positional accuracy, process control, and production efficiency in demanding industrial Robotics environments.

This role would suit a motivated Sales Engineer who will work closely with engineering teams providing metrology-based solutions, travelling across the UK, building long-term customer relationships, and contributing directly to business growth.

The Role:

Act as the technical and commercial liaison between the company and customers

Present and demonstrate automation and metrology-based solutions to prospective and existing clients

Travel across the UK to visit customers and support new business development

Work closely with internal engineering teams to understand customer requirements and develop tailored technical and metrology-driven solutions

Support sales negotiations and manage opportunities through the full sales process

Help identify new business opportunities and contribute to sales strategy

The Person:

Experience in Sales Engineering or technical sales

Background in metrology, industrial automation, robotics, or advanced manufacturing preferred

Full UK driving licence

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Keywords: Junior Sales Engineer, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, Metrology, Automation Sales, Robotics, Industrial Automation, Manufacturing Technology, Sales, Bristol, Engineering Sales, Field Sales, Graduate

Reference Number: BBBH23837g

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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