Technical Sales Manager – Automation & Digital Solutions
Vacancy Title: Technical Sales Manager – Automation & Digital Solutions
Vacancy Title: Technical Sales Manager – Automation & Digital Solutions Contract Type: Permanent Location: Sheffield Industry: Technical Sales TECHNICAL & ENGINEERING Salary: £60000 - £80000 per annum Start Date: 2026-03-24 REF: J91986965 Contact Name: Ben Evans Contact Email: ben.evans@russell-taylor.co.uk Vacancy Published: 3 days ago
Technical Sales Manager - Automation & Digital Solutions
South Yorkshire (Home-based with 1-2 days in the office per week)
* 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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