Area Sales Engineer
Content + Source + Freshness • 18 Dec 2025 • 95% confidence
Offer value
The job presents strong compensation and benefits for sales engineers with relevant industry experience, particularly appealing to those in electrical control and automation.
- Salary range: £40,000–£50,000/year plus commission
- Attractive benefits including company car and pension
- Opportunities for growth in a well-regarded business
Pros
- Negotiable salary (~£40,000–£50,000/year) plus commission
- Benefits include quality company car and pension
- Strong growth potential within a recognized company
Cons
- Requires experienced candidates with established sales track records
- Technical expertise is a must, which may limit applicants
- Work demands a balance of autonomy and time management
Who it's for
Mid-level / Experienced • Field-based with some travel
Good fit
- Experienced sales engineers in the automation sector
- Individuals keen on developing client relationships
- Candidates responsive to changing client needs
Not recommended for
- Entry-level applicants without relevant sales experience
- Those looking for primarily remote work
- Candidates requiring a structured, supervisory environment
Motivation fit
Key skills
About the job
Area Sales Engineer Industrial Electrical Control & Automation Excellent Negotiable Salary DOE, plus Bonus, Share Scheme, Quality Company Car, Pension, and more. 25 days plus Statutory holidays.
On behalf of our Client we have an excellent opportunity in technical sales team of this rapidly growing business for an experienced Field based Area Sales Engineer with a proven track record as a business developer and excellent salesman in the Electrical Control and Automation industry to join the team of this first class business.
The Sales Engineer will be selling a full range of high quality Industrial Control & Automation products, i.e. Control Gear, Switchgear & Circuit Protection, Variable Speed Drives, Sensors, PLC, HMI, Enclosures, Cable Management & consumables, and Process Instrumentation, along with the capability to provide customised and packaged solutions, into the OEM, End User, System Integrator and Panel Builder markets across the M62/M180 corridor, West Yorkshire, and parts of Greater Manchester & Cheshire.
Whilst induction and on-going training will be provided, as the successful candidate, you will have sales and technical experience in the Industrial Automation industry coupled with a record of sales success, a formal qualification in an Electrical/Electronic discipline is desirable but not essential, however, the ability to demonstrate your knowledge and sales skill is. Ideally you will also have benefited from further career development training to enhance your sales skills.
As is usual you will be working to achieve defined sales targets and capable of developing a personal plan in order to achieve your objectives through managing and further developing an existing portfolio of accounts whilst constantly striving to identify new avenues of business. Working Monday to Friday around normal office hours, although this is an external sales role requiring road travel so flexibility is expected in order to meet the needs of the business. Excellent attributes such as good organisational and communication skills, along with the ability to be an effective team player whilst enjoying a level of autonomy are essential, as are capability with Microsoft packages.
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To register your interest contact us with an up to date CV and we will be pleased to call you for a confidential discussion.
