Job Description
Technical Automation Sales & Business Development Engineer Nationwide Based in Cork, or at a location in Ireland which provides good geographical access to target markets and customers, the role will require extensive travel throughout Ireland. Our client offers complete automation solutions based around its core skill of safety in everything from the sensor technology to the control systems and actuators. The product range includes corresponding software tools, diagnostic and visualisation systems as well as professional safety engineering services. Key Responsibilities Convert sales opportunities in agreed regions or sectors and successfully promote our client products, solutions and engineering services to new customers. Identify opportunities for engineering services, and support relevant teams to convert such opportunities into profitable successful projects. Deepen and expand relationships with existing key customers thereby increasing revenues and profitability. Provide presales and post sales technical support to the Irish customer base. Become knowledgeable about customer applications of our Products & Services across our complete portfolio, and become the customer applications expert in specific products or market segments. Take responsibility for specific services customers as defined by the Sales Manager. Support the continued business development of our engineering services. Become a champion within the Ireland market team for one or more of our values streams driving our business development in such sectors. Generate sales reports as necessary, e.g. contacts, plans, competitor intelligence. The Ideal Candidate You will be customer focused, self-motivated, reliable and dependable with a high level of integrity and drive. A successful sales engineer with experience in selling products and services a wide range of customers within the manufacturing sector. A third level qualification in a related technical discipline or equivalent work-related experience. 5 years experience in Sales to industrial companies in the automation system integrator and machine builder sectors who supply capital equipment to the industrial sector in Ireland and/or Sales to the manufacturing companies in our target sectors using machinery and automation. Proven knowledge of project engineering methodologies and its relationship to the commercial aspect of project delivery. Knowledge of automation technology such as Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), Control Switchgear, Safety Relays, Distributed Control Systems, Safe Automation Systems and PC based control systems and industrial security. Experience with modern automation and robotics systems including decentralised PLC control systems, robotic systems, vision systems etc.. Proven ability in discussing technical as well as commercial related aspects of project completion from shop floor to boardroom level with key project stakeholders including internal Teams & colleagues. Proficiency with typical IT applications and tools. Desirable but not essential: Be familiar with regulations and standards relating to Machinery & Process related health and safety in industrial workplaces. Be familiar with industrial security vulnerability assessment and risk management technologies and methods. A post graduate business or commercial related qualification. Strong contact base throughout the Pharmaceutical Bio-Pharmaceutical, Medical Technology, /Food & Beverage as well as General Manufacturing Industry in Ireland. 3rd level qualifications and or professional development in Sales or business administration or equivalent work-related experience. APPLY NOW #CplCorkFin #LI-MB3 Skills: "Automation sales" "sales" "machine safety"