Sales Engineer

John Charles Search is recruiting on behalf of a global leader in autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs) for warehousing and intralogistics. With thousands of systems deployed worldwide and a rapidly growing European presence, our client is transforming material handling with advanced automation technologies.
We are seeking a Sales Engineer to join the UK team. This role blends technical pre-sales expertise with customer engagement, supporting the business development cycle across the UK and broader EMEA region. The successful candidate will serve as the front-line technical contact for prospective clients, helping design and deliver tailored AMR solutions that address customer challenges.
This is a remote position, requiring travel to client sites (~50%) and occasional visits to European offices.
Package: £45000 - £65000 + Comms & benefits
Key Responsibilities

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  Pre-Sales Engagement: Lead technical discussions with customers, understanding operational challenges and demonstrating how AMR solutions can add value.
  
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  Solution Qualification: Assess customer requirements, sites, and workflows to ensure solution feasibility and commercial fit.
  
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  Collaboration with Engineering Teams: Work closely with European and global solution engineering groups to develop customized system designs.
  
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  Proposal Support: Assist in the preparation of technical proposals, RFQ/RFP responses, and solution documentation.
  
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  Customer Relationship Management: Act as a trusted advisor, building long-term relationships with key accounts.
  

Candidate Profile

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  Education: Degree in Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or related field.
  
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  Experience:
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  3–7 years in sales engineering, pre-sales, or technical consulting within automation, robotics, or intralogistics.
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  Strong understanding of warehouse automation processes.
  
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  Technical Skills:
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  Knowledge of AMR systems and automation workflows.
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  Familiarity with CAD; exposure to Python or other scripting languages is a plus
  

What’s on Offer

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  Competitive salary with performance-based bonus scheme.
  
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  Remote flexibility with international exposure.
  
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  Opportunity to play a key role in the rapid expansion of a global robotics leader in Europe.
  
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  Collaborative and innovative environment working with cutting-edge automation technology.
  
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  Travel opportunities across the UK and Europe