Robotics Senior Sales Engineer - Life Sciences

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Stäubli is seeking a Senior Sales Engineer - Life Sciences to cover the UK and Ireland within the North East European Robotics Region. You will maintain and grow Life Sciences sales, identify and qualify opportunities with customers, OEMs, end users and integrators, and push market share by delivering a clear geographic plan and meeting sales targets while promoting the full Robotics range. The ideal candidate has five or more years of B2B sales in robotics or related tech, strong Life Sciences knowledge, a solid automation background, and an established EU network of OEMs and SI contacts; CRM proficiency, MS Office skills, travel willingness and a UK driving license are essential. Tips for applying: tailor your CV to quantify revenue and pipeline, highlight wins and networks, show travel readiness, and explain how you would win the UK Ireland geography while collaborating across divisions. This role is onsite in Telford, with preference for a centrally located candidate, and offers a company car plus comprehensive benefits.

Company Description

Stäubli is a global manufacturer and provider of mechatronic solutions. A family-owned company founded in 1892, Stäubli is an international group headquartered in Pfäffikon, Switzerland, operating in 28 countries with more than 6,000 employees worldwide.

The four divisions—Electrical Connectors, Fluid Connectors, Robotics and Textile—strive for innovation and excellence and are market leaders in many industrial segments. Stäubli guarantees high quality, reliability and performance: a solid foundation for a trusted partnership with our customers worldwide.

Job Description

We are currently looking for a Senior Sales Engineer - Life Sciences covering the UK and Ireland working within the North East European Robotics Region. 

The main responsibilities for this role are:

• Responsible for the maintenance and development of Sales activity associated with Life Sciences in the defined geographic area.
• Establishing initial identification, technical specification and development of robotic opportunities within Customers, Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEM’s), End Users (EU’s) and Systems Integrators (SI’s).
• Increase the Stäubli market share across Life Sciences market.
• Formulate and implement a development plan for the allocated geographic area.
• Achieve Sales targets as agreed with the Manager of Sales Life NEE.
• Sell and promote the full-range of Stäubli Robotics Division. 
• Ensure that all opportunities and initial technical specifications are processed efficiently; making sure these are followed up in a timely manner.
• Update all Sales activities in the Company CRM system in a timely and accurate manner.
• Conduct regular market research including analysis of both Customers and Competitors to ensure an up to date awareness of the market and potential opportunities.
• Attend relevant Industry Trade Shows/Conferences when required.
• Work in collaboration with the wider Robotics Division.
• Attend and participate in Sales and Divisional Meetings.
• Actively coordinate with other Divisions (FCS & ECS)

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of successful B2B sales experience in robotics, industrial automation, control technology, special-purpose machine manufacturing, or a related technical sales environment.
• Knowledge of Life Science applications, markets and customer requirements is essential.
• Solid technical understanding in the field of robotics or industrial automation.
• An existing network of contacts within industry EU’s, OEM’s and SI’s with an understanding of their push, pull and pain points are.
• Confident use of CRM systems and common MS Office applications
• Team player with the ability to work independently, including self-management of travel schedules, customer appointments, sales pipeline development and territory planning.
• Driven and dynamic individual.
• Excellent communication skills both verbal and written.
• A full UK driving license and willingness to travel.

Additional Information

Ideally we would prefer if candidates live centrally within the UK i.e. East or West Midlands as a guide so that you are within a reasonable distance to our Telford Office.

The Company offer excellent competitive benefits including enhanced annual leave, sick pay and monthly pension contributions alongside private medical cover and a discount benefit hub.

This role will also come with a Company vehicle available for personal use.