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Sales Engineer - Drives & Motion Product Specialist

Thomas Lee Recruitment Limited
Posted 2 days ago, valid for 15 days
Location

Northampton, Northamptonshire NN68AX, England

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A well-established distributor in industrial automation is seeking two experienced Product Sales Specialists in Drives and Motion for the South West and South East regions.
  • Candidates should have field sales experience in technical or engineering sectors and strong knowledge of Variable Speed Drives and Motion Control systems.
  • The role offers a basic salary ranging from £52,000 to £56,000, along with a potential £14,000 bonus based on team and regional targets.
  • Applicants are required to have a technical qualification in electrical engineering (HNC/HND or similar) and excellent communication skills.
  • This position emphasizes a consultative approach to sales, focusing on building technical solutions rather than just selling products.

I'm working with a well-established and respected distributor in the industrial automation and controls space. They're growing, they've got the backing of a major global group, and they're investing in the future.

They're now looking for two experienced Product Sales Specialists in Drives and Motion, one to cover the South West and another for the South East.

This isn't just a numbers game; it's about building technical solutions for your customers, not just pushing boxes. If you've got solid experience in Variable Speed Drives and Motion Control, and you're comfortable with field-based technical sales, this could be a great step.

What You'll Be Doing

  • Growing the Drives & Motion side of the business in your region

  • Supporting account managers and the wider sales team with technical expertise

  • Identifying and developing new business across manufacturing and engineering customers

  • Taking the lead on technical sales strategy within key accounts

  • Delivering training, advice and joint customer visits with sales colleagues

  • Keeping up with product development and maintaining your technical edge

What You'll Need

  • Field sales experience in technical or engineering sectors

  • Strong knowledge of VSDs (Variable Speed Drives) and Motion Control systems

  • A technical qualification in electrical engineering (HNC/HND or similar)

  • Excellent communication skill,s able to translate technical benefits into business outcomes

  • A proactive, consultative approach;h this is all about adding value, not just selling

What's In It For You

  • £52,000 £56,000 basic salary

  • £14,000 bonus made up of team target + regional target (so even if your patch is down, you can still earn, and vice versa)

  • Strong benefits package including healthcare, pension, free shares, enhanced holidays, learning support, and more

  • A people-first, planet-conscious culture backed by a major international group

  • Real scope to grow, develop, and make your mark in a key technical area

If you're in the South West or South East Of the Midlands. And want to take ownership of a specialist technical sales role in a growing business, lets talk.

About Us:

At Thomas Lee Recruitment, we specialise in connecting engineers and technical salespeople with leading companies in the engineering sector. We pride ourselves on offering a personalised, professional, and transparent recruitment service. Our focus is on understanding both client and candidate needs to ensure the best possible match.

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.