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Automation Sales Manager

£75,000 + Company Car + Lucrative Commission Scheme
Home-Based – Ideally South or Central UK

We are looking for a high-performing Automation Sales Manager to drive the growth of an advanced portfolio of Automated Guided Vehicles (AGVs) and Autonomous Mobile Robots (AMRs) across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious sales professional to work at the forefront of warehouse automation, helping major brands transform their operations through cutting-edge robotic technology. You’ll work alongside world-class engineering and robotics teams, taking complex, multi-million-pound automation projects from initial concept through to successful delivery. This is a genuine solution-selling role where your commercial expertise will directly influence how businesses operate.

If you’re motivated by high earning potential, advanced robotics, major projects and the opportunity to make a real commercial impact, this could be an excellent next step in your career.

Key Responsibilities

* Drive the growth and market penetration of a world-class AGV and AMR portfolio across your designated territory.

* Develop relationships with major enterprise customers, from operational and warehouse leaders through to C-suite decision-makers.

* Visit customer sites to understand workflows, operational challenges and automation opportunities.

* Develop and present bespoke robotic solutions, supported by clear and compelling ROI and business-case models.

* Identify new business opportunities while developing and expanding existing customer relationships.

* Take ownership of the full sales cycle, from initial engagement and solution development through to tender, negotiation and contract execution.

* Manage complex tenders and commercial negotiations, ensuring opportunities are progressed effectively through to close.

* Ensure a smooth transition from the sales process into project delivery and customer onboarding.

* Maintain a strong understanding of the evolving warehouse automation, AGV and AMR market, identifying new opportunities and industry trends.

What We’re Looking For

* Proven experience in automation sales, ideally within mobile automation, AGVs, AMRs, warehouse automation or logistics technology.

* A strong track record in solution-based or consultative selling, ideally involving complex technical solutions.

* Experience managing long sales cycles and high-value capital equipment or automation projects.

* Confident engaging with stakeholders at all levels, from warehouse and operations managers through to senior executives and C-suite.

* Excellent presentation, negotiation and commercial skills.

* The ability to understand customer challenges and translate them into commercially compelling automation solutions.

* A commercially driven, organised and self-motivated approach, with a genuine desire to exceed ambitious targets.

* Comfortable working autonomously in a home-based, customer-facing role.

* Strong technical aptitude and the ability to work effectively with engineering and technical teams.

Why Apply for This Role?

This is a rare opportunity to join a global leader in intelligent intralogistics and robotics, working with some of the most advanced AGV and AMR technology in the market.

You’ll have the opportunity to take ownership of high-value automation projects with major UK brands.

If you’re an ambitious automation sales professional looking for high earning potential, cutting-edge technology, autonomy and genuine career progression, this role offers an excellent platform to take your career to the next level