Account Manager (Robotics / Automation)

Wickford
2 months ago
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£40,000 - £45,000 + Product Training + Progression + Commission + 25 Days + Bank Holidays After 2 Years of Service + Free On-Site Parking

Wickford (Office-based with occasional travel)

Are you an Account Manager from a Robotics or Automation background, looking to join a specialist engineering manufacturer that supplies into a range of industries both nationally and internationally?

Do you want to be part of a close-knit team offering structured training, long-term progression, and the opportunity to develop alongside an established European business?

This company is the UK arm of an established European engineering manufacturer. They supply specialist electrical control, monitoring, and safety products including relays, timers, and associated systems to industrial, infrastructure, and railway customers.

In this role, you will manage and develop customer accounts, providing technical sales support and identifying new business opportunities. You will prepare quotations, liaise with internal and European teams, and build long-term relationships with industrial and infrastructure customers.

This role would suit a salesperson that has experience in selling electronic products into the advanced manufacturing sector that is looking for a role offering long term growth and the opportunity to work within a large European manufacturer.

The Role:

Manage and develop a portfolio of customer accounts
Provide technical advice and support on electrical products
Identify and pursue new business opportunities
Prepare quotations, proposals, and presentations
Negotiate contracts and close sales
Maintain CRM records and report sales activityThe Person:

Electrical / electronic qualification or background
B2B sales experience with electronic products
Full UK driving licence
Reference Number: BBBH23801a

Keywords: Account Manager, B2B Sales, Electrical Products, Technical Sales, Industrial Automation, Safety Relays, Timers, Control Systems, Industrial Equipment, Chelmsford

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 skillset.

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