Technical Sales Manager – Automation & Digital Solutions (South Yorkshire – Home-based with 1‑2 days in the office)
Are you comfortable selling complex automation solutions into industrial environments? Do you enjoy turning technical conversations into commercial opportunities? Can you see yourself stepping into a Sales Director role within the next few years?
What's in it for you
* £60,000 – £80,000 basic salary
* 30% bonus (combination of company and individual performance, 50% guaranteed for first 6 months)
* £6,000 car allowance or company car
* EV scheme available
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Private medical insurance
* 5% pension contribution
* 37.5‑hour working week
* Clear progression path to Sales Director within 3 years
What will you be doing
* Generating new leads and developing them into revenue
* Qualifying inbound enquiries and progressing opportunities
* Meeting customers to understand technical and commercial requirements
* Selling automation and digital solutions into industrial and process sectors
* Preparing and delivering value‑led proposals
* Building and managing a healthy sales pipeline using CRM systems
* Growing existing key accounts and developing new relationships
* Reporting on pipeline performance, revenue and activity
Where you'll be doing it
You’ll be working for a systems integrator delivering control and automation solutions alongside industrial digitalisation services. Their work spans a range of industrial and process sectors, with a growing focus on digital solutions to complement traditional automation offerings.
What you'll need
* Experience in control systems, automation, or industrial digitalisation
* A strong understanding of industrial and process environments
* Proven experience in a field‑based technical sales role
* Ability to qualify opportunities and understand what it takes to win business
* Commercial awareness, including margin, risk and cash flow
* Confidence dealing with both engineers and senior stakeholders
* An engineering background (electrical, automation or instrumentation)
* HNC, apprenticeship or degree in a relevant discipline
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