Area Sales Manager - Automation
Listed on 2026-09-12
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Sales
Sales Engineer, Industrial Sales, Technical Sales
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.
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.
Skills:
- Experience in process automation.
- Homebased.
- Car.
- Pension.
Mid‑Senior level
Employment typeFull‑time
Job functionSales, Business Development, and Consulting
IndustriesAutomation machinery manufacturing, appliances, electrical, and electronics manufacturing, and manufacturing
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