Sales Engineer Automation

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.

Salary £45K - £55K DoE
Car allowance £4,800This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced Sales Engineer / Sales Manager already selling manufacturing solutions and automated machinery.

The Role

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 companyWhilst 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 beneficialPackage

Salary £45K - £55K DoE
Car allowance £4,800
25 days holiday
Hours 38 per week. Lunchtime finish Fridays'WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

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