Company Description
Bosch Rexroth is one of the world’s leading specialists in the field of drive and control technologies. Under the brand name of Rexroth the company supplies customers with tailored solutions for driving, controlling and moving industrial applications, factory automation equipment, mobile applications and renewable power generation.
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Job Description
At Bosch Rexroth, our Factory Automation Sales Team, drives business growth by connecting customers with advanced automation and control solutions that optimize industrial production. They build and nurture strategic relationships with key accounts, understand customer needs at both technical and business levels, and position Bosch Rexroth’s products and systems, from drives and controls to complete automation platforms, as the right fit for each application.
Team members collaborate closely with engineering experts, product management and channel partners to develop tailored proposals, deliver persuasive technical presentations, and support the specification and implementation of solutions. They are responsible for accurately forecasting sales, negotiating contracts, and driving share growth within assigned territories or segments. The role also requires monitoring market trends and competition, translating customer feedback into product insights, and representing the company at industry events.
This team acts as the commercial and technical bridge between customer challenges in factory automation and Bosch Rexroth’s portfolio of scalable, high-performance automation technologies.
Our trainee programme as a "Technical Engineering Sales Graduate" is your career start in an internationally successful company. In 18-24 months, you will pass through all aspects of the Factory Automation team, in Cirencester- with time allocated abroad that is individually tailored to give you the best experience and knowledge.
Job Description
Your Opportunity
This is more than a job; it's the start of your career. As a Technical Engineering Sales Graduate, you will embark on a structured development programme, rotating through key functions of our department. You will gain hands-on experience in everything from exposure to cutting-edge technology and customer account management to market analysis and strategic thinking, within an engineering world.
You will be mentored by industry leaders and contribute to real-world projects that have a direct impact on our business performance and customer satisfaction.
What You Will Be Doing
From day one, you will be an integral part of our team, learning and contributing to a wide range of critical activities:
Customer facing Technical Sales
Understanding customer requirements, solution selling, and translating technical needs into commercial proposals.
Factory Automation technologies
PLCs, motion control, drives, robotics and industry 4 concepts used in modern manufacturing. Solutions developed, utilising our drives and controls, linear motion technology, assembly technology including conveyor application, tightening systems, and much more.
Application engineering and systems integration
Learning how automation solutions are designed, specified and implemented in real projects.
Commercial and business fundamentals
Pricing, contract negotiation, sales forecasting, and financial understanding.
Qualifications
Who We Are Looking For
We are seeking a highly motivated and ambitious graduate with a passion for excellence and a desire to build a career in Technical Sales. A rising star looking for a fulfilling career within an automation technical sales role..
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Education: Master’s degree in Business Development and/or Engineering or a related field.
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Analytical Mindset: You are a natural problem-solver who is comfortable with data and enjoys using it to draw insights and drive decisions.
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Exceptional Communicator: You can build relationships and communicate clearly and professionally with customers, suppliers, and internal colleagues.
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Proactive & Eager to Learn: You are a self-starter with a customer-centric attitude, always looking for opportunities to learn and improve.
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Team Player: You thrive in a collaborative environment and are dedicated to achieving shared objectives.
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Technical exposure: Experience working with engineering solutions, in varied industries.
Additional Information
What We Offer
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A comprehensive graduate development programme with structured rotations.
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Dedicated coaching and mentorship from senior leaders.
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Extensive product training, within our automation portfolio.
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The opportunity to work in a global, innovative, and market-leading company.
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A clear path for career progression for high performers.
We are committed to creating a rewarding environment for our employees. Our competitive package includes:
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A highly competitive salary.
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Company Performance-Related Pay.
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Holiday Bonus Payment.
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Comprehensive benefits including a robust pension plan, 26 days of holiday (plus bank holidays) increasing to 30 with service, and exclusive staff discounts through Perkbox.
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Employee Assistance Programme and free on-site car parking.
Why Bosch Rexroth?
We offer a wide variety of interesting and challenging tasks. Flexible work-time options, benefits and services, employee discounts, various sports and health opportunities, on-site parking, room for creativity.
You will be required to evidence your right to work in the UK, as we are unable to sponsor the employment of international workers in this role. International applicants would not be provided with a Skilled Worker visa for this role and will only be able to take up this role if they can demonstrate an alternative right to work in the UK.
We are unable to provide visa sponsorship beyond the program.
To be considered for this program you must have completed a Masters education in the relevant subject mentioned in job description
This opportunity is a permanent job beyond the 2-year placement, hence we will not be able to consider applicants unless they have right to work in the UK indefinitely.
