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Sales Director - Automation Solutions

In support of a specialist automation solutions provider firmly focused on modern conveyor solutions including AI based robotics, we are seeking a NEW Sales Director to develop, lead and deliver a new strategic sales growth approach in the UK and internationally.

Based at their central offices / manufacturing site in West Sussex, this position will be targeted on growth away from their core involvement in the automotive sector and ideally position the business to successfully deliver new customer automation success.  Medical and pharma production sectors are of particular interest but also to have an open mind to other industries.

Having ownership of the sales process along with the marketing approach, this role is seeking an experienced senior level commercial professional who enjoys a direct new customer/market engagement approach and can contribute to the organisation to provide senior level direction on delivering success.

Reporting to the Managing Director, core responsibilities include:

• Identify, evaluate and prioritize new industrial segments and business opportunities
• Define the go-to market strategy for product definition, introduction and market penetration
• Conduct competitive analysis, customer needs mapping and market sizing
• Lead the commercial roll-out of products with engineering / technical specifications
• Partner with R&D / engineering teams to define and adapt solutions to suit customer requirements
• Deliver technical presentations, product demonstrations and value propositions
• Drive acquisition of strategic industrial customers
• Develop relationships internally and externally
• Development of a robust pipeline through prospecting, field visits, industry events, etc.
• Establish and manage KPIs, CRM, monitored sales processes, priority decisions and performance dashboards - own the sales, quotation and bid related processes - engage other Group sites when required for joint bid / partnerships and technical assistance
• Team coaching for technical selling, opportunity qualification and customer engagement
• Design and execute an annual growth plan
• Build distributor / integrator partnerships if required
• Delivery of order intake forecasting to support capacity planning and strategies
• Recruit, develop and lead a high-performance sales team including a hunter mindset
• Complete commercial negotiations with customers to secure orders

Experience & Background:

• Have an existing experience in solutions sales delivery of similar products, capabilities and services
• Have a relevant degree in a suitable technical discipline (electrical, mechanical, robotics etc.)
• Have experience of senior commercial contract negotiation and pricing agreement
• Have expertise in developing and implementing successful sales strategies with a proven track record in developing new markets and customers - not only managing existing accounts
• Have experience in collaborating with Engineering, Development or Technical teams, to ensure proposed solutions are robust, well calculated and deliver the required customer solution.
• Be able to understand and produce high-level project plans.
• Be energetic, intelligent and professional with the ability to motivate and lead others.

This role is seeking a professional leader who can provide inspiration to the business as they embark on this positive era of expansion and change.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Inside Sales Executive

£25,000 - £28,000 + Uncapped Commission | Full Time | Permanent
Shropshire – Hybrid role, however you will require your own transport due to the location

Are you a resilient, bubbly communicator who thrives on the phone and loves a sales challenge? Do you have strong sales skills or knowledge of farming/agriculture?

We’re looking for an Inside Sales Executive to drive new customer sign-ups, deliver exceptional service, and help customers make the most of products. This role rewards energy, ambition, and results with uncapped monthly and quarterly commission, with a comfortable OTE of around £40,000+.

The Role

As an Inside Sales Executive, you’ll be responsible for engaging leads, driving sales, and supporting customers in getting set up.

Key responsibilities include:

• Proactively engaging and converting leads via phone and online communication
• Meeting and exceeding monthly and quarterly sales targets
• Maximising every customer interaction to drive value, usage, and retention
• Representing the company at farming shows across the UK, including overnight stays during summer
• Sharing customer feedback and insights to help improve products and services

About You

• Highly motivated, sales-driven, and ambitious
• Comfortable on the phone, enthusiastic, resilient, and confident
• Knowledge of farming or agriculture is an advantage but not essential
• Natural communicator with excellent interpersonal skills
• Organised, proactive, and able to manage time independently and as part of a team
• Strong attention to detail and committed to delivering an excellent customer experience
• Willing to travel and attend agricultural shows, including overnight stays

What’s on Offer

• Basic salary up to £28,000, rising to £30,000 for candidates with farming knowledge
• Uncapped monthly and quarterly commission — comfortable OTE of £40,000
• Permanent, full-time role with hybrid working flexibility
• Comprehensive training, ongoing coaching, and mentorship
• Progression opportunities long term

If you’re a resilient, outgoing sales professional or someone with agriculture knowledge who loves talking to people and hitting targets, this role offers a chance to grow your career in a fast-paced, results-driven environment.

Apply now to take your next step in sales.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Job Title: Technical Sales Engineer

Location: Kidderminster

Salary: Negotiable dependant on experience

Industry: Oil & Gas / Bespoke Mechanical Equipment

Overview:

Are you a technically minded sales professional who thrives on bespoke engineering solutions, complex bids, and building long-term client relationships?
This is an opportunity to join a growing engineering-led business where technical credibility, commercial awareness, and customer focus truly matter.

The Role:

• You’ll play a key role in driving sales growth by managing technical enquiries from initial concept through to quotation and contract handover. Working closely with engineering, production, suppliers, and customers, you’ll ensure competitive, accurate, and profitable proposals — particularly for non-standard, bespoke equipment.
• This is a hands-on role combining technical understanding, commercial judgement, and relationship management.

Key Responsibilities:

• Manage incoming sales enquiries, ensuring timely, professional, and accurate responses
• Prepare high-quality quotations that are commercially competitive and technically robust
• Carry out preliminary mechanical design and calculations to support bespoke quotations
• Calculate accurate costs and realistic delivery lead times to maximise profitability
• Clearly identify and communicate any deviations from customer specifications
• Attend bid clarification meetings and respond to technical and commercial queries
• Build and maintain strong working relationships with clients, agents, suppliers, and subcontractors
• Develop a strong understanding of customers’ businesses, markets, and future projects
• Conduct contract reviews on successful orders and ensure clear handover to engineering and production
• Maintain well-organised enquiry and quotation records in line with internal procedures
• Support bid planning and prioritisation in the absence of the Sales Manager

What We’re Looking For:

• Experience in technical sales, proposals, bids, or applications engineering
• Strong mechanical engineering understanding (degree or equivalent experience)
• Proven experience quoting bespoke or non-standard engineered equipment
• Confident producing costings, lead times, and commercially sound proposals
• Comfortable liaising with customers at both technical and commercial levels
• Highly organised, detail-focused, and able to manage multiple enquiries simultaneously
• Commercially aware with a strong focus on margin and customer satisfaction

Why Apply?

• Work on challenging, bespoke engineering projects rather than catalogue sales
• Be trusted to use your technical expertise to influence real commercial outcomes
• Collaborate closely with engineering and production teams
• Join a business focused on quality, safety, and continuous improvement
• Play a visible role in driving growth and profitability

If you’re looking for a role where your engineering knowledge and sales capability are equally valued, this is an opportunity to make a real impact.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Step into a dynamic and rewarding role that offers you the chance to thrive in the UK, Irish, and Maltese markets. As an Internal Sales professional, you'll be at the heart of driving growth and building strong customer relationships within the tool steel industry. This company provides a supportive and professional environment where your sales expertise will be recognised and rewarded, offering excellent opportunities for career progression and personal development.

What You Will Do:

- Promote and sell high-quality tool steel products effectively to existing customers while identifying new opportunities and prospects.

- Use SAP efficiently to manage quotes and orders, ensuring accuracy and seamless processing.

- Maintain and update CRM systems to log calls, visits, and opportunities, keeping data quality high.

- Build rapport with customers, evaluate competitor activity, and provide technical information to enhance customer satisfaction.

- Support sales campaigns, trade days, and customer presentations, contributing to the company's growth and success.

- Collaborate with the external sales team to maintain regular contact with accounts and achieve monthly sales targets.

What You Will Bring:

- Proven sales experience, ideally within the steel or tool steel industry.

- Strong interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build lasting customer relationships.

- Experience working with CRM systems and a proactive approach to managing accounts and opportunities.

- Ability to multi task, prioritise, and work effectively under pressure.

- A results-driven mindset with a passion for exceeding sales targets and contributing to business success.

Joining this company means becoming part of a forward-thinking team that values innovation, efficiency, and customer satisfaction. Your role as an Internal Sales professional will play a pivotal part in achieving ambitious customer acquisition and revenue growth objectives, while ensuring the highest standards of service and professionalism.

Location:

This role is primarily office-based, offering you the opportunity to work in a professional environment with occasional travel for meetings and events.

Interested?:

If you're ready to take your sales career to the next level and make a real impact, apply now to join a company that values your skills and offers the opportunity to grow within a thriving industry.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.

Estimator 
Location: Telford
Salary: Up to £45,000 per annum + benefits 

We are recruiting on behalf of a long-established and highly respected engineering company that designs, manufactures, installs, and services a global client base. 

This position would suit an experienced individual from a heavy industrial background, either in estimating or in technical sales, who is looking for a stable, office-based role. The role is ideal for someone who has built their expertise through hands-on experience and is confident working on varied and often technically complex project enquiries.

The Mechanical Estimator will be responsible for supporting the sales team by preparing timely, accurate, and commercially sound cost estimates for bespoke mechanical systems and services. Candidates must be able to work from limited client information or basic engineering drawings and still produce reliable, high-level estimates, sometimes for large or short-lead time projects.

Key Responsibilities:

• Receive and review RFQs (Requests for Quotation) from the sales team for a range of custom mechanical systems and services.

• Work closely with the sales and engineering teams to determine appropriate technical solutions and translate these into cost estimates.

• Interpret and work from limited client information, including basic engineering drawings and outline specifications.

• Identify and obtain costs for materials, subcontracted services, components, and consumables.

• Build and present clear cost models and support the commercial proposal process.

• Assist in bid clarification meetings or technical discussions with customers.

• Contribute to sales order administration and contract review activities as needed.

• Liaise internally across sales, engineering, and project management functions to ensure estimates reflect realistic technical and commercial assumptions.

Essential Skills and Experience:

• This role would suit a seasoned Estimator or Sales Engineer with a background in heavy engineering, mechanical systems, or industrial machinery.

• You may have previously worked in a client-facing sales role and are now seeking a move to an office-based position with more focus on technical estimating.

• You must be able to work independently, manage time effectively, and have confidence in your ability to estimate accurately from limited information.

• You should be proactive, adaptable, and comfortable dealing with a range of internal and external stakeholders.

• Strong commercial awareness and ability to develop cost models based on materials, labour, and third-party inputs.

• Confidence in interpreting technical drawings.

• Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines without compromising accuracy.

This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with real industry experience who wants to be part of a specialist team working on technically interesting and globally distributed projects. The role offers the chance to use your practical knowledge in a more structured, office-based environment without losing the challenge of complex project work.

Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.