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Field Sales Engineer / Business Development ManagerAutomotive & Transport | Technical Sales | UK WideBase salary: £50,000–£60,000 (OTE c. £15,000+)Plus: Company car | Bonus schemeLocation: Hybrid – Must live within reach of our Wolverhampton office (travel as required)About the RoleFortress 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).Why This Role MattersThis is a high-impact position for a proactive new business hunter who thrives on building relationships and delivering complex technical solutions. You’ll work closely with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, and integrators to identify, develop, and convert high-value opportunities aligned with our strategic growth objectives.What you’ll be doingDrive new business growth and market penetration across automotive & transport sectorsBuild and develop relationships with OEMs, Tier-1 suppliers, integrators and machine buildersLead the full business development lifecycle – from opportunity identification to order conversionPromote high-value technical safety and automation solutionsDevelop strategic sales plans for automotive and EV battery manufacturingWork collaboratively with internal and international sales teamsCreate a strong pipeline across the whole supply chainWhat you’ll bringProven experience in factory automation / machinery safety / controls / functional safetySuccessful track record in technical B2B sales of complex solutionsExperience working with automotive, EV battery manufacturing or transport sector customersStrong business development and account growth capabilityCommercial negotiation and stakeholder management skillsAbility to turn complex technical concepts into compelling value propositionsEngineering degree or equivalent hands-on experienceWillingness to travel and work within a global businessAbout Fortress SafetySince 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.