External Sales Engineer

The Company:

Well known distributors of automation products who are looking to strengthen their SE sales team with the recruitment of a high calibre Sales Engineer.


Selling to large end-users and specifically targeting machine builders.


Focusing on environmentally friendly production and sustainability.





The Role of the External Sales Engineer

You will be selling products used in the automation sector such as PLCs, HMI’s and sensing systems.


Adding value to existing customers by creating an attractive ROI.


Managing your own diary between existing business and new business.


Demonstrating your technical knowledge to customers and supporting team members.


Field based role covering Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire and Dorset.


Your time will be split between working from home, the office in Southampton and travelling to visit customers.





Benefits of the External Sales Engineer

£40k- £45k


OTE bonus and commission



Car options


25 days holiday plus bank holiday





The Ideal Person for the External Sales Engineer

Extensive knowledge and experience in automation and controls is needed.


Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification an advantage.


Sales experience – either internal or external is beneficial.


Experience working for, or selling to a distribution company would strengthen your application.


Hungry for success, determined, and have the ability to use your initiative to maximise the potential in your area.





If you think the role of External Sales Engineer is for you, apply now!



Consultant: Darren Wrigley

Email: darrenw@otrsales.co.uk

Tel no.

0208 397 4114

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.



About On Target

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector.

We place all levels of personnel, up to Director across the UK and internationally.