Area Sales Engineer (Automation) - South West UK - £45k+
About the Company: The company is a leading provider of automation solutions, helping customers across a wide range of industries. The ideal candidate will have sold products in the engineering sector (drives, PLCs, sensors, machine vision, metrology, etc).
About the Role:
The Area Sales Engineer role involves developing relationships with new and existing customers such as OEM/machine builders across a varied range of industries – Food & Bev, FMCG, packaging, end‑of‑line machinery, pharmaceuticals, utilities, etc.
Responsibilities:
* Work as part of a sales team, performing joint visits from time to time.
* Maintain a company CRM system with contact information, sales opportunity information and activity information.
* Display a technical understanding of the company’s products and services to new and existing customers.
* Organise sales visits, product demonstrations and reference visits.
Qualifications:
3+ years of experience in sales, engineering, or consulting. Strong written, verbal, and collaboration skills.
Required Skills:
* Analytical mindset.
* Team player.
* Strong leadership skills.
* Cross‑functional collaboration.
Preferred Skills:
* Experience in process automation.
Pay range and compensation package:
* Homebased.
* Car.
* Pension.
Seniority level
Mid‑Senior level
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Sales, Business Development, and Consulting
Industries
Automation machinery manufacturing, appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing, and manufacturing
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