At a Glance
- Tasks: Support customers with innovative industrial solutions and manage the full sales cycle.
- Company: Leading automation technology business with a collaborative culture.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, career development, healthcare, and flexible work options.
- Other info: Dynamic office environment with strong support from engineering and sales teams.
- Why this job: Combine technical skills with sales to drive customer success and business growth.
- Qualifications: Degree in relevant field and 3 years' experience in technical sales or support.
The predicted salary is between 40000 - 45000 £ per year.
This is an exciting opportunity for an Internal Sales Engineer to be part of a leading automation technology business, supporting customers with innovative industrial solutions across a wide range of applications. This is an ideal opportunity for a proactive and customer focused Engineer with a background in a technical role, who enjoys building relationships and delivering excellent customer service.
Internal Sales Engineer – The Role:
- Act as the primary point of contact for customers, providing sales support and technical guidance
- Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation through to order fulfilment and delivery
- Prepare technical product quotations and system configurations
- Proactively manage and develop the sales opportunity pipeline alongside the field sales team
- Drive office-based sales campaigns to generate new business opportunities
- Coordinate with order processing, logistics, finance and customer service teams to ensure smooth project delivery
- Respond promptly to customer enquiries and provide high levels of customer support
- Maintain accurate sales records, quotations and reports using CRM and ERP systems
- Build strong relationships with customers and internal stakeholders to support long-term business growth
Internal Sales Engineer – What We’re Looking For:
- Degree or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering, Electronics, Industrial Automation, Mechatronics, Machinery, Physics or a related discipline
- Minimum 3 years’ experience in inside sales, technical sales or customer‑facing technical support
- Experience within industrial automation, machinery or technical product sales would be advantageous
- Strong understanding of commercial sales processes and customer relationship management
- Experience preparing quotations and technical proposals ideal
- Knowledge of CRM/ERP systems such as Salesforce, SAP or similar
- Excellent communication, organisational and problem‑solving skills
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities and prioritise workloads effectively
- A proactive, customer‑focused approach with strong attention to detail
Why Join?
- Combine technical engineering knowledge with commercial sales responsibilities
- Work closely with customers throughout the complete sales lifecycle
- Excellent training and long‑term career development opportunities
- Collaborative office environment with strong support from engineering and sales teams
- Opportunity to contribute directly to business growth and customer success
If you're looking for an opportunity to develop your technical sales career while working with innovative industrial automation products, we'd love to hear from you. This role is located in the West Midlands.
Internal Sales Engineer employer: Automation Experts Ltd
Automation Experts Ltd is an exceptional employer located in Cheshire, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation thrives. Employees benefit from competitive salaries, long-term career development opportunities, and the chance to work on groundbreaking projects that set industry standards. The collaborative culture fosters creativity and professional growth, making it an ideal place for those passionate about automation and machinery.
