Current Vacancies

Technical Sales Engineer: 

Location: South Yorkshire
About SMS Machine Automation:
At SMS Machine Automation, we are proud to be at the heart of innovation in the factory automation sector. From enabling groundbreaking projects in clean energy to improving efficiencies in packaging lines, our mission is to empower businesses to achieve more through automation.
As a leading provider of mechatronic components, custom machine designs, control systems, servo control systems, and collaborative robots (cobots), we collaborate with many industries including automotive, food & beverage, packaging, and life sciences just to name a few. Our solutions help businesses maximize productivity, efficiency, and sustainability.
Who We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a driven and dynamic individual to join our Technical Sales team.
  • If you’re someone who thrives on achieving goals and has a strong desire to technical consultative sales, we want to hear from you.
  • If you enjoy connecting with people and quickly building rapport, you’ll fit right in.
  • If you’re constantly seeking better ways to approach challenges and solutions and work with customers to increase value and reduce waste.
  • If you're someone who likes to visit and work hard to listen and understand what the customers value and then work hard to with the team to provide that value and meet your target.
The Role:
Your primary focus will be to grow SMS Machine Automation’s presence within the Industrial Automation sector, working closely with machine and device manufacturers. You’ll be interacting with senior management, supply chain teams, and engineers to deliver automation solutions that add value to their operations.

Job Responsibilities:
  • Meet and exceed monthly and quarterly sales targets.
  • Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for your territory.
  • Weekly Structure: 2 Office Days, 3 Field Days
  • Your role will be to find and follow up on business leads and schedule new business opportunities
  • You will be meeting and demonstrating our products and engineering services to technicians, engineers, managers and directors in order to sell effective solutions
  • Understand customer needs and cultivate strong, lasting relationships.
  • Promote SMS Machine Automation’s value propositions and technical expertise.
  • Identify and pursue new business opportunities and market segments.
  • Collaborate with our key supplier partners to ensure customer satisfaction.
  • Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of sales activities in our sales system.
To be able to work in a fast paced environment where no two weeks are the same
Personal Requirements:
  • Degree/ Higher National educated in any discipline but preferably in subject areas of a technical nature or business related where you can demonstrate a technical aptitude and have a desire to develop both technically and commercially.
  • We provide a 4 - 8 week training programme which aims to give you a strong technical understanding of our products and services and an idea of what you will encounter out on the road. However, this is only the start of your continued training and development which will take place throughout your career at SMS Machine Automation Ltd
What We’re Looking For:
While experience in sales and an engineering or technical qualification is preferred, we place a strong emphasis on attitude, drive, and potential.
  • Sales Experience: Advantageous but not essential.
  • Technical Aptitude: Ideal for individuals with a background in technical machines or a keen interest in machines.
  • People Skills: Ability to connect with customers and influence decision-makers.
  • Drive: A passion for achieving results and overcoming challenges.
  • Must be eligible to work in the UK
  • Must have a full driving licence, valid in the UK

If you believe you’ve got what it takes, even without prior experience, we encourage you to apply.

What We Offer:
At SMS Machine Automation, we invest in our people by providing:
  • Comprehensive sales and technical product training, both in the classroom and on the job.
  • A supportive and inclusive work environment that values diversity and innovation.
  • A competitive commission scheme, rewarding high performance.
  • A company car to support your travel needs.
  • Private medical cover
25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays
  • A salary sacrifice pension plan and other attractive benefits.
Selection Process:
Our hiring process includes:
  1. Initial Online Interview – A chance to introduce yourself and learn about the role.
  2. Online Testing – Assessing your aptitude and skills.
  3. Onsite Interview – A face-to-face meeting at SMS Machine Automation headquarters
  4. Team Interview - Spend a few hours with the existing sales team and engineers and a chance to ask further questions.
If you’re ready to take on a role that challenges and rewards you while contributing to the growth of cutting-edge automation solutions, apply now to join SMS Machine Automation!

Package:
  • Starting Salary - £33,000 to £40,000 dependent upon experience
  • Quarterly Bonus (Guaranteed minimum bonus year 1 = £5,000)
  • Company Car
  • Company Pension with Standard Life
  • Private Healthcare
  • Full Expensed Business Travel and Accommodation
  • Laptop and Mobile Phone