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Are you a motivated sales professional with a technical edge? Join a global leader in automation and vision technology, working with some of the world's biggest manufacturers.

What you'll do:

Manage the full sales cycle from lead to deal.

Build relationships with clients worldwide.

Develop proposals and technical solutions with our engineering team.

Proactively generate new opportunities and attend industry events.

What we're looking for:

3+ years' experience in sales, customer service, or lead generation (technical field preferred).

Degree in Engineering, Business, Marketing, or similar.

Technical understanding of automation, vision systems, sensors, optical, special purpose machinery or similar technologies
Excellent communication skills and a target-driven mindset.

CRM experience (Salesforce a bonus).

What's in it for you:

Competitive salary + pension.

25 days' holiday + bank holidays.

Health insurance & training budget.

On-site parking.

A chance to shape the future in a fast-growing tech company.

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent and contract jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy

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