Sales Engineer - Robotics And Automation

Poundbury
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Are you an experienced Sales Engineer with a strong background in robotics and automation?

Do you thrive on building relationships, understanding customer needs, and delivering high-value automation solutions? If so, this opportunity could be a perfect match for you!

Our client is actively seeking a Sales Engineer to join their expanding team in Sheffield:

In this role, you'll drive sales of advanced robotic and automation technologies across a wide range of industrial environments. Based in Sheffield, with travel to customer sites, you'll play a key part in identifying opportunities, providing technical sales expertise, and supporting customers in adopting cutting-edge automation solutions.

Key Responsibilities of this Sales Engineer - Robotics and Automation role based in Sheffield:

Develop and manage customer relationships to promote robotic and automation products.
Identify new business opportunities and provide tailored technical sales solutions.
Work closely with engineering and technical teams to create accurate proposals and quotations.
Deliver product demonstrations, presentations, and training to customers.
Achieve sales targets while ensuring high levels of customer satisfaction.
Maintain strong market awareness and support marketing activities where required.

Required Experience for this Sales Engineer - Robotics and Automation role based in Sheffield:

Proven experience as a Sales Engineer, specifically within robotics or industrial automation.
Strong technical understanding of robotic systems, automation equipment, and industrial control technologies.
Demonstrable experience selling robotics/automation products into industrial or manufacturing sectors.
Excellent communication, negotiation, and customer-facing skills.
Willingness to travel to customer sites across the UK, with occasional overseas visits.
Self-motivated, commercially aware, and committed to delivering exceptional customer value.

Are you ready to take your sales career in robotics and automation to the next level? If you're up for the challenge, please send your CV to Or call (phone number removed)

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