Job Description
Sales Engineer: Automation
Leading Automation Manufacturer | UK & Ireland | Hybrid (South of England) | £30,000-£40,000 depending on experience, plus company car, laptop and mobile phone
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About the Company
\n Our client is a well-established global manufacturer of next-generation automation solutions. They design, build, install and service systems that help customers improve workflow, increase efficiency and transform their operations over the long term. Collaboration, customer focus and mutual respect are at the heart of how they work.
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The Role
\n This is a true 360° sales position covering the UK and Republic of Ireland. You'll own the process from finding the opportunity to closing the deal. You will:
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- Identify, qualify and create new business opportunities, and build your own pipeline
- Map target customers and build relationships with prospects and existing accounts
- Run needs assessments and consultative sales conversations
- Deliver persuasive presentations and demonstrations that make the value of the solution clear, including the ROI case
- Prepare proposals and quotations, negotiate terms and take deals through to close
- Work closely with the service, delivery and technical/pre-sales teams to scope solutions accurately and hand over smoothly to implementation
- Track performance against targets, forecast revenue and report on market trends
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About You
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- Proven B2B sales experience, ideally solution or consultative selling
- Confident presenter who can explain ROI calculations and articulate value to senior stakeholders
- Strong at customer mapping and building a pipeline from scratch
- Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skills
- Comfortable using CRM and sales reporting tools to manage pipeline and forecast
- Well organised, able to juggle multiple opportunities and meet deadlines
- Happy to travel regularly across the UK and Ireland, with occasional trips to the US, so you must be able to travel to the US without restrictions
- Sector experience is nice to have but not crucial. Strong sales professionals from other industries who can learn the technical side quickly will be considered
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Benefits & Package
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- Salary of £30,000-£40,000, depending on experience
- Company car provided
- Company laptop and mobile phone provided
- Hybrid working
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Interview Process
\n Initial Teams call, followed by an interview with the hiring manager and team members. Shortlisted candidates may be asked to give a short presentation on how they would approach the market, identify target customers and solve a relevant business problem.
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Why Join
\n A broad, high-ownership sales role with a stable, established employer, a full company package (car, laptop and phone), close collaboration with technical and service teams, and exposure to international customers.
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Sales Engineer: Automation
Leading Automation Manufacturer | UK & Ireland | Hybrid (South of England) | £30,000-£40,000 depending on experience, plus company car, laptop and mobile phone
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