Technical Sales Engineer – UK & Ireland

Are you an experienced Technical Sales Engineer looking for an exciting new challenge? A leading food process machinery manufacturer is seeking a driven and dynamic sales engineer to join their UK team. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone with a solid sales background, finding new routes to market and a passion for building strong customer relationships.

Key Responsibilities:

• As a Sales Engineer, you’ll be the first point of contact for clients, building rapport and understanding their technical needs to provide tailored solutions.
• You’ll split your time between the office and visiting clients across the UK and Ireland, with regular travel and overnight stays.
• You’ll manage new business development as well as some existing accounts, aiming to hit sales targets while providing top-notch service.
• Prepare and conduct demonstrations and trials for machinery and equipment.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to develop and implement business strategies that drive growth.

What We’re Looking For:

• A strong sales background with proven success in technical sales, ideally within machinery or manufacturing.
• Ability to investigate and find potential new routes to market for the company products.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills to quickly connect with clients.
• Resilience, tenacity, and independence with a knack for problem-solving and analysis.
• Strong team-working skills with the ability to manage customer relationships efficiently.
• High-level administrative skills, especially for CRM database management.

What’s On Offer:

• Basic Salary: Up to £48,000 per year (dependent on experience)
• Bonus: Potential to earn circa £15,000 in bonuses annually.
• Company Vehicle provided.
• Pension Scheme and Health Care benefits after 6 months.
• Gym Access with subsidised membership.
• Full and extensive training, including one month at HQ at the start of your employment.

This is a full-time, permanent role, offering flexibility but requiring a commitment to meeting targets. If you’re passionate about being a sales engineer and ready to take your career to the next level, we’d love to hear from you.