Field Sales Engineer

Field Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager

Automotive & Transport | Technical Sales | UK Wide

Plus:
Company car | Bonus scheme

Location:
Hybrid – Must live within reach of our Wolverhampton office (travel as required)

Fortress Safety is seeking a driven Field Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager to accelerate growth across the automotive, transport, commercial vehicle, vehicle battery manufacturing and Tier-1 / Tier-2 supplier sectors
.

This is a role for a proactive new-business hunter who thrives on building relationships across the entire supply chain —
OEMs, integrators, machine builders and Tier-1/Tier-2 suppliers — and converting complex, technical opportunities into long-term commercial success.

You will lead end-to-end technical sales and business development
, combining commercial acumen with engineering understanding to deliver high-value safety and automation solutions.

You’ll be representing a global leader in machinery safety and interlocking
, part of Halma plc (FTSE 100).

• Drive new business growth and market penetration across automotive & transport sectors
• Build and develop relationships with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, integrators and machine builders
• Lead the full business development lifecycle – from opportunity identification to order conversion
• Promote high-value technical safety and automation solutions
• Develop strategic sales plans for automotive and EV battery manufacturing
• Work collaboratively with internal and international sales teams
• Create a strong pipeline across the whole supply chain

• Proven experience in factory automation / machinery safety / controls / functional safety
• Successful track record in technical B2B sales of complex solutions
• Experience working with automotive, EV battery manufacturing or transport sector customers
• Strong business development and account growth capability
• Commercial negotiation and stakeholder management skills
• Ability to turn complex technical concepts into compelling value propositions
• Engineering degree or equivalent hands‑on experience
• Willingness to travel and work within a global business

Since 1977, Fortress Safety has protected people and equipment in hazardous environments worldwide. Headquartered in Wolverhampton, we operate across the UK, Europe, USA, Australia, China and India
, and are proud to be part of Halma plc
, a purpose‑driven global group focused on safety, health and the environment.

• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension (up to 10.5% employer contribution)
• Company bonus scheme
• Life assurance
• Bike to work scheme
• Eyecare & wellbeing support
• Long‑service recognition

We celebrate difference. We are committed to building an inclusive environment and welcome applicants from all backgrounds. If you require adjustments during recruitment, just let us know.

📩 Ready to drive growth in the automotive and transport sector?

Apply now and help us shape the future of safety, automation and mobility manufacturing
.

Mid‑Senior level

Full‑time

Sales and Business Development

Automation Machinery Manufacturing, Motor Vehicle Manufacturing, and Industrial Machinery Manufacturing