Job Title: Senior Sales Manager – Automation Solutions
Location: Home-Based with UK Travel | Regular visits to Northamptonshire Office
Job Type: Full-Time | Monday–Friday | Field-Based with Hybrid Office Support
Salary: Dependant on experience + Bonus + Company Car/Car Allowance

About the Role:

We are recruiting on behalf of our client, a global leader in warehouse automation and logistics solutions, for a Senior Sales Manager to join their UK Logistics Solutions team. This role focuses on leading the sales process for complex automation projects across the UK.

You will work with well-known online, retail, food, and manufacturing organisations, managing consultative, project-based sales and collaborating closely with internal technical teams to deliver tailored automation solutions with clear commercial value. This role offers strong progression opportunities within the automation sector.

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage the sales process for complex automation projects from initial contact to contract.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities within your region.
  • Build strong customer relationships through meetings, workshops, and ongoing communication.
  • Produce high-quality proposals, presentations, and commercial submissions.
  • Work cross-functionally with internal teams to develop concepts, pricing, and bids.

Requirements:

• Degree qualified (2:1 preferred) or equivalent experience.
  • Proven experience within the warehouse automation or complex technical sales sector.
  • Strong commercial acumen with the ability to manage long sales cycles.
  • Confident communicator with excellent negotiation and stakeholder management skills.
  • Proficient in MS Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.
  • Willingness to travel across the UK with a full, clean driving licence.