Sales and Proposals Engineer – Automation, Robotics, Tooling
This innovative company and leader in the design and production of advanced automated manufacturing solutions, working with market‑leading customers across sectors such as automotive, off‑road plant, and medical. They include automated manufacturing and assembly systems involving robots.
You must already live near Birmingham (South side) to be considered for this role and without requiring sponsorship in the future.
* Salary £30K – £50K DoE
* Car allowance £4,800
This is a fantastic opportunity for a commercially minded engineer keen to work at the cutting edge of the automation revolution in a company where the Head of Sales started as an apprentice.
The vacancy would suit a degree‑qualified engineer or tech‑savvy Business graduate with experience in manufacturing/engineering sales or writing proposals.
The Role
* Working closely with the Head of Sales in a small team, including applications engineers
* Deal with enquiries, scope customer requirements, and visit customers
* Fairly slow sales cycles, solutions sales
* Preparation of detailed proposals for bespoke solutions, including concept design, costings
* Proactively identify sales opportunities via LinkedIn, referrals, and repeat business.
* Effectively manage customer and supplier issues
* Provide input and support marketing initiatives and trade shows to promote the company actively
Requirements
* HNC or graduate degree in engineering, electrical, mechanical, automation, business or mechatronics – essential
* Previous technical proposals writing or sales experience – proposals engineer, tendering engineer, internal sales, field sales engineer, technical sales, account manager – beneficial
* Confident, proactive, technically competent
* Full driving licence
* Experience in manufacturing, tooling, fixtures, or automation is all beneficial
Package
* Salary £30K – £50K DoE
* Car allowance £4,800
* 25 days holiday
* Hours 38 per week. Lunchtime finish Fridays’
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