Sales Engineer

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.