Field Sales Executive (Engineering / PLC Control Systems)

  • Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
  • Bristol, Gloucestershire
  • Nov 10, 2025
Full time Sales & Marketing

Job Description

Field Sales Executive (Engineering / PLC Control Systems)

40,000 - 45,000 + Commission OTE 50k - 60k + Car + 25 Days + Laptop + Phone

Field based, covering Bristol, Bath, Taunton

Are you a Sales professional from an Engineering or Manufacturing background looking to work for a market leading distributor, who support leading brands within a profitable sector, with a competitive salary, product training, commission, autonomy and routes to progress as the team continues to grow?

Joining a multi-million pound business, you will play a key role in the future of a recognised distributor of specialist PLC control systems, for a variety of industries. With some knowledge of PLCs or similar, you will have the technical grounding required to converse with clients. Coming into a warm desk, the role leans heavily on existing relationships, with some business development required at times.

This company have been established for almost a century and have a fantastic reputation within their industry. They are a certified distributor of the market leading brand of PLCs, making it an easy sell for any driven individual.

This role would suit a Sales Executive, with some knowledge of PLCs or similar, who is looking for a warm desk and to work with a brand and distributor that you would be proud to represent.

The Role :

  • Develop existing business through long standing relationships
  • Field based, visiting clients on a daily basis, selling from PLCs, HMIs, contactor
  • Business development to bring in new business

The Person

  • Sales Executive within a similar field
  • Based in Bristol,Bath,Taunton



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.