Technical Engineering Sales Graduate in Cirencester

At Bosch Rexroth, our Factory Automation Sales Team drives business growth by connecting customers with advanced automation and control solutions that optimize industrial production. They build and nurture strategic relationships with key accounts, understand customer needs at both technical and business levels, and position Bosch Rexroth's products and systems—from drives and controls to complete automation platforms—as the right fit for each application. Team members collaborate closely with engineering experts, product management, and channel partners to develop tailored proposals, deliver persuasive technical presentations, and support the specification and implementation of solutions. They are responsible for accurately forecasting sales, negotiating contracts, and driving share growth within assigned territories or segments. The role also requires monitoring market trends and competition, translating customer feedback into product insights, and representing the company at industry events. This team acts as the commercial and technical bridge between customer challenges in factory automation and Bosch Rexroth's portfolio of scalable, high-performance automation technologies.

Our trainee programme as a Technical Engineering Sales Graduate is your career start in an internationally successful company. In 18‑24 months, you will pass through all aspects of the Factory Automation team in Cirencester— with time allocated abroad that is individually tailored to give you the best experience and knowledge. This is more than a job; it's the start of your career. As a Technical Engineering Sales Graduate, you will embark on a structured development programme, rotating through key functions of our department. You will gain hands‑on experience in everything from exposure to cutting‑edge technology and customer account management to market analysis and strategic thinking, within an engineering world. You will be mentored by industry leaders and contribute to real‑world projects that have a direct impact on our business performance and customer satisfaction.

Responsibilities

• Customer‑facing Technical Sales: understand customer requirements, perform solution selling, and translate technical needs into commercial proposals.
• Factory Automation technologies: PLCs, motion control, drives, robotics, and Industry 4 concepts used in modern manufacturing.
• Solution development: utilising our drives and controls, linear motion technology, assembly technology including conveyor application, tightening systems, and much more.
• Application engineering and systems integration: learn how automation solutions are designed, specified and implemented in real projects.
• Commercial and business fundamentals: pricing, contract negotiation, sales forecasting, and financial understanding.
• Accurately forecast sales, negotiate contracts, and drive share growth within assigned territories or segments.
• Monitor market trends and competition, translate customer feedback into product insights, and represent the company at industry events.

Qualifications

• Education: Master’s degree in Business Development, Engineering, or a related field.
• Analytical Mindset: natural problem‑solver comfortable with data and enjoys using it to draw insights and drive decisions.
• Exceptional Communicator: build relationships and communicate clearly and professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal colleagues.
• Proactive & Eager to Learn: self‑starter with a customer‑centric attitude, always looking for opportunities to learn and improve.
• Team Player: thrive in a collaborative environment and dedicated to achieving shared objectives.
• Technical exposure: experience working with engineering solutions in varied industries.

Benefits & Opportunities

• Extensive product training within our automation portfolio.
• Opportunity to work in a global, innovative, and market‑leading company.
• A clear path for career progression for high performers.
• A highly competitive salary.
• Company performance‑related pay.
• Holiday bonus payment.
• Comprehensive benefits including a robust pension plan, 26 days of holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing to 30 with service, and exclusive staff discounts through Perkbox.
• Employee assistance programme and free on‑site car parking.

We are committed to creating a rewarding environment for our employees. Our competitive package includes extensive benefits, flexible work‑time options, employee discounts, various sports and health opportunities, on‑site parking, and room for creativity.

Employment Eligibility: You will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK. International applicants would not be provided with a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK. We are unable to provide visa sponsorship beyond the programme. To be considered for this programme you must have completed a Master’s education in the relevant subject mentioned in the job description. This opportunity is a permanent job beyond the 2‑year placement, hence we will not be able to consider applicants unless they have right to work in the UK indefinitely.