Graduate Sales Engineer (Automation / AI)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Bristol, United Kingdom
Last week
£28,000 – £32,000 pa
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Salary

£28,000 – £32,000 pa

Job Type
Permanent
Work Pattern
Full-time
Work Location
Hybrid
Seniority
Entry
Education
Degree
Posted
30 Apr 2026 (Last week)

Benefits

38 days holiday 5% pension Bonus Hybrid working

Graduate Sales Engineer (Automation / AI)
£28,000 - £32,000 + Hybrid + Bonus + 38 Days Holiday + 5% Pension + Progression to Account Management
Bristol

Are you a Graduate with a passion for Engineering or Artificial intelligence looking for an entry-level Sales position for a forward thinking, global business at the forefront of the digitalisation and automation of Manufacturing?

In this role you will be sourcing leads, outbound outreach and qualifying opportunities under the direction of the Technical Sales Manager. This is the opportunity to learn and develop through one-on-one mentorship with the goal of becoming a fully autonomous Account Manager.

This company specialist in digital technologies and services for the manufacturing and engineering sector. As part of a global business, they offer consultancy and design services as well as a full suit of digitalisation software to transform businesses.

This role would suit a Graduate with a passion for Engineering, Technology and/or AI looking for a fast-paced sales role that offers direct progression into account management.

The Role:

  • Outbound calls, emails and Linkedin to generate opportunities
  • Booking meetings and qualifying sales opportunities
  • Direct mentorship from the Sales Manager
  • Direct progression into autonomous account management
  • Hybrid working, 3 days in office
  • Excellent holiday - 38 Days including Bank Holidays

The Person:

  • Graduate looking for a Sales Role
  • Genuine interest in Engineering, Technology and AI
  • Commutable to Bristol, Temple Meads

Job Reference BBBH: BBBH24753a

Keywords: Graduate, Engineering, Manufacturing, Sales, BD, BDM, Account, Management, Business, Development, Outbound, SDR, Development, Rep, Representative, Tech, AI, Robotics, Automation, Bristol, Temple, Meads

If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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