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Area Sales Engineer

Drive Lines Technologies Ltd
Sheffield
money-bag £45000/annum
Posted: 08 May 2026 (Yesterday)
Closing date: 07 June 2026
Ref: 225084887

Job Title: Area Sales Engineer

Location: Covering the Northern Counties of the UK

Salary: Approx. -45,000 based on experience + OTE 10-20% Bonuses

Job Type: Full-time/Permanent

Join the Force Behind British & European Manufacturing.

With over 50 years of excellence, R.A. Rodriguez (UK) Ltd is a powerhouse in supplying quality precision components to the best of UK and European manufacturing.

We''re seeking an experienced Field Sales Engineer to join the RARUK Group to be the technical expert for one of our brands, Drive Lines Technologies, delivering world-class components to the best manufacturers in the business.

Drive Lines Technologies was established in 1985 and represents a number of manufacturers from across the world within the mechanical power transmission and automation industry in Great Britain and Ireland.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Develop new business by identifying and selling to prospects
  • Following up on leads generated by company marketing, increasing brand awareness of Drive Lines Technologies and the brands it promotes (these may vary over time)
  • Meet agreed sales targets

Job Duties:

  • Identifies business opportunities by identifying potential users of automation equipment and evaluating their ability to purchase and use automation
  • Sells products by establishing contact and developing relationships with prospects; demonstrating the product and using back up technical support
  • Maintains relationships with clients they have developed by providing / facilitating support, information, and guidance
  • Ensures continued competitiveness by remaining current on industry trends, market activities, and competitors
  • Maintains our CRM system with all visit and contact notes
  • Prepares quotations for our automation solutions
  • Stand manning at relevant trade fairs at which Drive Lines Technologies exhibits
  • Maintains quality service by establishing and enforcing organization standards
  • Maintains professional and technical knowledge by attending training as organised by the company
  • Contributes to team effort by accomplishing related results as needed
  • Co-operates within the team environment
  • Technical experience with some or all products including bearings, drives, mechanical screw jacks, linear actuators, industrial gearboxes, couplings and other mechanical components will be a major advantage
  • Ideally located in the Northern counties

Essential Attributes:

  • Presentation Skills
  • Client Relationships
  • Emphasizing Excellence
  • Energy Level, Negotiation
  • Prospecting Skills
  • Meeting Sales Goals
  • Creativity
  • Sales Planning
  • Independence
  • Motivation for Sales
  • Team Player

What the company provide:

Equipment:

  • Company Car
  • Laptop Computer
  • Mobile Phone

Training:

  • Initial on job training to ensure familiarity with product and the companies processes.
  • Ongoing product and sales training thereafter.

To apply for this role please select the APPLY button to send your CV and covering letter.

Candidates with the experience or relevant job titles of; Sales Representative, Account Manager, Senior Sales, Area Sales, Senior Sales Executive, Sales Rep, Field Sales, Business Development Manager, Area Sales Rep, Business Development Executive, Area Sales Representative, Senior Field Sales, Sales Executive, New Business Development, B2B, Sales Development, Direct Sales, B2B Sales, Field Sales Rep will be considered for this role.

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