Technical Sales Engineer - World Leading Automation Manufacturer, Guildford

A genuinely exciting opportunity has arisen with one of the worlds most respected and technologically advanced engineering manufacturers, recognised globally for precision innovation, cutting-edge R&D, and premium engineered solutions supplied into some of the most demanding industrial environments worldwide. This is not a commodity sales role. This is a consultative, technical field sales opportunity representing a business renowned for engineering excellence, product quality, and pioneering technology. The company continues to invest heavily in innovation, automation, and advanced manufacturing techniques, giving their sales engineers a highly credible and respected solution portfolio to take to market.Due to continued growth and strategic expansion across the UK, they are now seeking a dynamic and technically minded Field Sales Engineer to manage and develop the UK south The Opportunity As Field Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for developing long-term relationships with OEMs, machine builders, systems integrators, advanced manufacturers, and key industrial end users across a broad range of sectors including:Automation Robotics Packaging Machinery Food&Beverage Medical&Pharmaceutical Aerospace Automotive Materials Handling Semiconductor Special Purpose Machinery General Manufacturing This is a highly consultative engineering sales role where you will work closely with customers to understand complex applications, identify technical challenges, and deliver high-performance engineered solutions that genuinely add value.Key Responsibilities Develop and grow sales across the UK South territory Identify and win new business opportunities within OEMs and industrial manufacturing Manage and develop existing key accounts Build strong technical relationships with engineers, procurement teams, and senior decision makersProvide consultative engineering support and product recommendations Conduct customer visits, technical presentations, and solution discussions Work collaboratively with internal technical and customer support teams Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and emerging industry opportunitiesCreate strategic territory development plans Maintain CRM activity and pipeline management Candidate Requirements A background in Mechanical Engineering, CNC, Manufacturing or qualifications in Mechanical Engineering or similar Proven track record within technical field sales or engineering sales or application engineeringStrong engineering mindset with the ability to sell consultatively Experience within industrial, mechanical, automation, or manufacturing sectors Knowledge of precision engineered components, transmission products, automation technology, electromechanical systems, or related engineered solutions would be highly advantageousAbility to communicate confidently with both engineers and commercial stakeholders Self-motivated, driven, and commercially astute Strong relationship-building and territory development skills Whats on Offer Opportunity to join a globally respected engineering powerhouse Long-term career progression opportunitiesExtensive product training and ongoing development High level of autonomy and ownership across the territory Supportive and highly professional engineering-led culture This is an outstanding opportunity for an ambitious technical sales professional looking to represent a premium engineering brand at the forefront of innovation and precision technology.To be considered for this role please send me through an updated copy of your cv for immediate consideration TPBN1_UKTJ