Area Sales Engineer

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Area Sales Engineer – Industrial Automation (East Anglia, potentially over to Leicester and Coventry)


Are you passionate about industrial electrical automation, pneumatics and associated technology delivering intelligent engineering solutions?


I am looking for an experienced Area Sales Engineer (Living somewhere in East Anglia, Coventry or Leicester) to join a leading industrial automation company, where you’ll combine your technical expertise with a consultative sales approach to support customers, this could be looking after either the distribution partners, or the OEM customer base within the East Anglia area.


This role focuses on delivering high-value Electrical Automation Automation solutions, strengthening long-term partnerships, and driving sustainable growth.


To be considered for this opportunity, the successful candidate must be a Full UK Citizen, and must have significant experience in electric automation technology.


Your Role

As Area Sales Engineer, you will act as a trusted advisor to either OEM customers or distributors, helping them optimise their processes through innovative automation solutions.

  • Develop and grow relationships with distribution partners and key industrial customers, or the OEM customer base.
  • Support customers in identifying, designing, and implementing automation solutions
  • Drive sales growth and identify new opportunities
  • Deliver value-based, solution-oriented sales rather than product-only approaches
  • Collaborate with internal teams to provide technically and commercially robust solutions
  • Contribute to joint business planning and market development initiatives
  • Act as the face of the business, representing a strong, innovative automation brand


Your Technical Expertise

You will bring a strong foundation in industrial automation and Electrical Automation , with particular focus on:


  • PLC control technology and electrical systems
  • Servo drive technologies, stepper motor control and electrical automation
  • Handling solutions including pneumatics, electrical drive cylinders and associated drives


What You Bring

  • Experience in industrial electrical automation, pneumatics and control systems
  • A consultative, solution-oriented sales mindset
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and commercial stakeholders
  • Ability to understand customer processes and translate them into automation solutions
  • Proactive, self-driven approach with a focus on results and customer value
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team


Why Join?

  • Work with cutting-edge automation and electrical automation technology
  • Be part of a business focused on innovation, efficiency, and customer success
  • Opportunity to influence customer processes and deliver real engineering value
  • Strong opportunities for personal and professional development


Requirements

  • Degree/HNC or equivalent experience in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronics Engineering
  • Experience within industrial electrical automation or technical sales
  • Full driving licence and willingness to travel
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Job Description:

Area Sales Engineer – Industrial Automation (East Anglia, potentially over to Leicester and Coventry)

Are you passionate about industrial electrical automation, pneumatics and associated technology delivering intelligent engineering solutions?

I am looking for an experienced Area Sales Engineer (Living somewhere in East Anglia, Coventry or Leicester) to join a leading industrial automation company, where you’ll combine your technical expertise with a consultative sales approach to support customers, this could be looking after either the distribution partners, or the OEM customer base within the East Anglia area.

This role focuses on delivering high-value Electrical Automation Automation solutions, strengthening long-term partnerships, and driving sustainable growth.

To be considered for this opportunity, the successful candidate must be a Full UK Citizen, and must have significant experience in electric automation technology.

Your Role

As Area Sales Engineer, you will act as a trusted advisor to either OEM customers or distributors, helping them optimise their processes through innovative automation solutions.

  • Develop and grow relationships with distribution partners and key industrial customers, or the OEM customer base.
  • Support customers in identifying, designing, and implementing automation solutions
  • Drive sales growth and identify new opportunities
  • Deliver value-based, solution-oriented sales rather than product-only approaches
  • Collaborate with internal teams to provide technically and commercially robust solutions
  • Contribute to joint business planning and market development initiatives
  • Act as the face of the business, representing a strong, innovative automation brand

Your Technical Expertise

You will bring a strong foundation in industrial automation and Electrical Automation , with particular focus on:

  • PLC control technology and electrical systems
  • Servo drive technologies, stepper motor control and electrical automation
  • Handling solutions including pneumatics, electrical drive cylinders and associated drives

What You Bring

  • Experience in industrial electrical automation, pneumatics and control systems
  • A consultative, solution-oriented sales mindset
  • Strong communication skills with the ability to influence technical and commercial stakeholders
  • Ability to understand customer processes and translate them into automation solutions
  • Proactive, self-driven approach with a focus on results and customer value
  • Comfortable working independently and as part of a collaborative team

Why Join?

  • Work with cutting-edge automation and electrical automation technology
  • Be part of a business focused on innovation, efficiency, and customer success
  • Opportunity to influence customer processes and deliver real engineering value
  • Strong opportunities for personal and professional development

Requirements

  • Degree/HNC or equivalent experience in Electrical, Electronic, or Mechatronics Engineering
  • Experience within industrial electrical automation or technical sales
  • Full driving licence and willingness to travel

Posted: May 20th, 2026