Senior Sales Engineer (Robotics & Vision Systems)
Location: Peterborough based, PE2 6YN
Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!
Contract: Full time, Permanent
Benefits: Company Van, Flexible Working, Generous Holiday Package, Pension Scheme, Death in Service Benefit, Continuous Learning (professional fees covered), Smart Health (24/7 online GP), Mental Health & Wellbeing Support
Founded in 1993, OAL is an innovative, family-owned engineering business based in Peterborough, driven by technology and a passion for transforming the food industry.
We specialise in AI, automation, and robotics solutions that help food manufacturers boost productivity, ensure compliance, and stay ahead of the curve.
Are you a high-performing sales professional with a passion for robotics, automation and engineered solutions
We’re expanding our Commercial Team and seeking a Senior Sales Engineer to play a pivotal role in driving growth across APRIL through solution led selling and long term customer partnerships.
This is a high-autonomy, high-impact position for someone who’s confident owning the full sales lifecycle, from lead generation to contract close.
As our Senior Sales Engineer you will be:
* Managing the entire sales cycle from prospecting to deal closure
* Selling innovative technical and capital equipment solutions in a B2B environment
* Building and nurturing strong customer relationships at all levels
* Translating customer challenges into high-value, commercially viable solutions
* Preparing proposals, quotations and professional commercial documentation
* Negotiating pricing, terms and long-term agreements (including exclusivity)
* Maintaining accurate pipelines, forecasts and CRM data
* Collaborating with internal commercial and technical teams
* Identifying market trends and growth opportunities
* Representing OAL at client meetings, site visits and industry events
* Consistently achieving (and exceeding) your sales targets
Key Experience & Skills
Essential
* Proven experience in B2B field sales
* A strong track record of meeting or exceeding targets
* Experience selling technical solutions or capital equipment
* Confidence managing complex sales cycles
* Excellent negotiation skills and commercial awareness
* Ability to operate independently and manage a national territory
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills
* Technical/engineering understanding
* Background in automation, manufacturing, robotics or engineered solutions
* Experience securing long-term or exclusive agreements
* A proactive, resilient and results-driven mindset
* Strong organisation and time management
Life at OAL
At OAL, we believe our people are key to our success. We expect everyone to act professionally, work collaboratively and contribute to a culture of continuous improvement.
At OAL, your ideas matter.
We’re proud to be an equal opportunities employer – everyone is welcome!
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