At a Glance
- Tasks: Support sales teams with product knowledge and drive business growth through customer engagement.
- Company: Dynamic company specialising in pneumatic and electro-pneumatic control solutions.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and a chance to make an impact in the industry.
- Other info: Home-based role with regional travel and excellent career advancement potential.
- Why this job: Join a forward-thinking team and help shape the future of automation technology.
- Qualifications: Degree in Engineering or relevant experience in machine manufacturing required.
The predicted salary is between 55000 - 55000 £ per year.
An Automation Product Specialist role supporting the field sales team by providing product knowledge and sales support during customer visits. The role is home based with regional travel required and covers a broad portfolio of pneumatic and electro‑pneumatic control solutions, including cylinders, actuators, grippers, valves, air preparation and management systems, vacuum technology, flow control, and industrial filtration.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain accurate records of activities using the CRM system.
- Grow sales of the product range by supporting the sales force and their customers.
- Understand and apply the value proposition of the product range to drive business value and increase sales.
- Identify, research, and gain application knowledge for new opportunities for the product range.
- Promote the product range by creating marketing material, training material, and identifying trade shows where the range will achieve exposure.
- Develop strong working relationships with internal and external customers, consulting with them to solve problems from a technical perspective.
- Meet and exceed targets.
Skills and Experience
- Desirable: A degree in Engineering or a science discipline.
- Required: HND or equivalent or relevant experience.
- Proven track record of selling, specifying, or developing products within the machine and device manufacturing sector.
- Experience, skills and knowledge of the types of applications found in automotive, food, beverage & packaging, and life science sectors.
- Excellent communication and influence skills at all levels of the business.
- Highly driven and passionate about making a difference within the industry.
- Proven experience using value propositions to ensure customer satisfaction, increasing retention and customer loyalty to a brand.
- Full UK Driving Licence.
- Current passport as European travel may be required.
Automation Product Specialist employer: Ideal Personnel
As an Automation Product Specialist, you will thrive in a dynamic and supportive work environment that values innovation and collaboration. Our Milton Keynes location offers a unique blend of professional growth opportunities, competitive salary, and the chance to work with cutting-edge technology in the automation sector. We prioritise employee development and foster a culture of teamwork, ensuring that you have the resources and support needed to excel in your role while making a meaningful impact in various industries.
