Sales Engineer

  • John Charles Limited
  • City, Birmingham
  • Sep 15, 2025
Full time Manufacturing

Job Description

John Charles Search is recruiting on behalf of a global leader in autonomous mobile robotics (AMRs) for warehousing and intralogistics. With thousands of systems deployed worldwide and a rapidly growing European presence, our client is transforming material handling with advanced automation technologies.

We are seeking a Sales Engineer to join the UK team. This role blends technical pre-sales expertise with customer engagement, supporting the business development cycle across the UK and broader EMEA region. The successful candidate will serve as the front-line technical contact for prospective clients, helping design and deliver tailored AMR solutions that address customer challenges.

This is a remote position, requiring travel to client sites ( 50%) and occasional visits to European offices.

Package: £45000 - £65000 + Comms & benefits

Key Responsibilities

  • Pre-Sales Engagement: Lead technical discussions with customers, understanding operational challenges and demonstrating how AMR solutions can add value.

  • Solution Qualification: Assess customer requirements, sites, and workflows to ensure solution feasibility and commercial fit.

  • Collaboration with Engineering Teams: Work closely with European and global solution engineering groups to develop customized system designs.

  • Proposal Support: Assist in the preparation of technical proposals, RFQ/RFP responses, and solution documentation.

  • Customer Relationship Management: Act as a trusted advisor, building long-term relationships with key accounts.

Candidate Profile

  • Education: Degree in Engineering, Automation, Robotics, or related field.

  • Experience:

    • 3 7 years in sales engineering, pre-sales, or technical consulting within automation, robotics, or intralogistics.

    • Strong understanding of warehouse automation processes.

  • Technical Skills:

    • Knowledge of AMR systems and automation workflows.

    • Familiarity with CAD; exposure to Python or other scripting languages is a plus

What s on Offer

  • Competitive salary with performance-based bonus scheme.

  • Remote flexibility with international exposure.

  • Opportunity to play a key role in the rapid expansion of a global robotics leader in Europe.

  • Collaborative and innovative environment working with cutting-edge automation technology.

  • Travel opportunities across the UK and Europe.