Automation Sales Engineer

Company Description Reliance Automation is a leading provider of automation solutions, supporting Irish manufacturers with linear motion, robotics, and factory automation technologies. The company offers a comprehensive portfolio that spans individual components, integrated solutions, and complete machine design and build services. With strong engineering and machine-building capabilities, Reliance Automation helps customers improve efficiency, reliability, and innovation in their production environments. 100 year old company that is technology driven and customer orientated. An established and reliable employer and a market leader in many sectors with many years of continuous growth and expansion Role Description Automation Sales Engineer – Location: Walkinstown, Dublin 12. Reliance Automation is a leading provider of Robotic and Automation solutions. Reliance wishes to recruit an experienced results driven Sales Engineer for a largely external position, who has a passion for technology and a drive for success, to manage and grow an existing customer base and develop new customers. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years’ experience in the Automation Industry, is sales driven, technically minded and organised. This is a full-time, on-site Automation Sales Engineer role based in Dublin. The Automation Sales Engineer will engage with existing and potential customers to understand their manufacturing challenges and propose appropriate automation solutions, including components, motion systems, and turnkey machinery. Day-to-day responsibilities include preparing technical and commercial proposals, conducting product and solution demonstrations. The role involves managing the sales pipeline, providing pre- and post-sales technical support, and maintaining strong customer relationships through regular visits, follow-ups, and service coordination. The Automation Sales Engineer will also contribute to market development activities, such as identifying new opportunities, supporting marketing initiatives, and providing feedback on customer needs and industry trends. Qualifications - Strong Sales Engineering and Technical Support skills to assess customer needs, specify solutions, and liaise with internal engineering teams. - Proven Sales and Customer Service abilities to manage opportunities, negotiate proposals, and maintain long-term client relationships. - Excellent Communication skills for explaining technical concepts clearly, preparing documentation, and collaborating with cross-functional teams. - Solid understanding of automation, robotics, or industrial control systems; experience with motion control or machine-building is an advantage. - Comfort working on-site with manufacturing clients, including frequent travel within Ireland. - Strong problem-solving mindset, ability to work independently, and a results-oriented approach to meeting sales and project targets. - Familiarity with CRM tools and basic business software to manage leads, proposals, and customer communications. Requirements: • Maintaining and developing positive business relationships with an existing customer base. • Actively seek out new business leads and prospects both digitally and customer facing. • Assist with technical support. (Technical Product Training is provided) • Evaluate and develop business opportunities. • Promotion of new related technologies and services. • Support at Company Exhibitions. • Submit customer activity reports through company reporting platform. The ideal candidate for this position: • 3+ years’ experience in a Sales role in the target sector • Has a passion for technology • Proven successful track record. • Highly motivated and organised. • Positive, outgoing personality and an ability to connect with people. • Full clean driver’s license and willingness to travel often. Job Type: Full-time Company Vehicle (Commercial) Competitive Salary and Bonus Company Pension Expenses, Laptop, Phone etc. Job Types: Full-time, Permanent Willingness to travel: • 80% (preferred) on the road and 20% office