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Technical Sales – Aerospace & Defence

I’m pleased to share that we are now leading a retained search project for an Area Sales Manager / Technical Sales Manager on behalf of a long-established European technology business supplying high-reliability engineered components and sub assemblies into defence and aerospace platforms.

This is a high-autonomy, technical/business development role — ideally suited to commercially minded engineers or technical sales professionals who enjoy:

🔹 Selling complex, engineered technology rather than catalogue products
🔹 Engaging with engineering teams, programme managers & procurement
🔹 Working on long sales cycles and early design-stage influence
🔹 Building deep, trusted customer relationships rather than chasing price-driven deals

The successful candidate will be responsible for expanding business with major aerospace & defence OEMs and system integrators across the UK (primary) and Northern Europe (secondary), supported by strong technical expertise, product specialists and European leadership.

💼 What makes this opportunity stand out

  • Freedom to operate with genuine ownership of the market
  • Selling bespoke, application-specific solutions — not competing on price
  • A company that makes quick decisions and supports its people properly
  • Excellent onboarding and technical training across Europe
  • A realistic first-year success metric based on pipeline and activity, not unrealistic revenue targets

This will suit someone with experience in technical or engineered solution sales — ideally within defence, aerospace, rugged electronics, RF/microwave, opto-electronics, sensors or a closely related sector.

📩 Interested in a confidential discussion?

  • If you’re exploring your next move
  • Or you know someone who would be a great fit

I’d be very happy to speak, in confidence, so do get in touch.

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Sales Engineer – Capital Equipment

Now Hiring: Sales Engineer – Packaging Machinery (Greater Manchester / North West)

I am currently partnering with a respected manufacturer of packaging machinery and capital equipment to appoint a Sales Engineer to support their continued growth across the UK.

This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional with technical credibility who enjoys selling engineered solutions that genuinely improve production performance and automation efficiency.

🔍 About the Role

The Sales Engineer will take ownership of UK sales activity, managing both new business development and key account growth. You’ll be selling a highly regarded range of packaging machinery into multiple market sectors, backed by a strong engineering and service team.

Although the role involves regular customer visits across the UK, it is important that the successful candidate lives within approximately 45 minutes of the Manchester head office to enable regular time on-site for team collaboration, training, and project discussions.

This combination of field-based autonomy and office-based teamwork makes this an ideal opportunity for someone who enjoys the variety of both.

🧩 Ideal Background

We are keen to speak with candidates who have experience selling capital equipment into manufacturing environments. Sector experience such as the following is highly valuable:

  • Food & Beverage
  • Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences
  • FMCG
  • Industrial Manufacturing
  • Chemical / Personal Care / Household Products

Relevant job titles may include:

  • Sales Engineer
  • Business Development Manager
  • Technical Sales Representative
  • Area Sales Manager
  • Technical Account Manager

If you understand how engineered machinery solves real production challenges — and you enjoy helping customers identify the right solution — you’ll be a strong fit.

💼 Package & Benefits

  • £50,000 – £60,000 basic salary
  • Performance-related attractive commission
  • Car allowance or company car
  • Supportive onboarding and product training
  • Genuine long-term career prospects with a growing business

🚀 Why This Role Stands Out

  • High-quality, well-respected machinery — not a “sell at any cost” environment
  • Support from a proven engineering and aftersales team
  • Stable customer base with strong repeat business
  • Visible role where you’ll have a voice in commercial strategy
  • A company culture that values ideas, initiative, and contribution

📩 Interested? Let’s Talk

If you’re a Sales Engineer who enjoys combining field sales with regular office collaboration, and you live within commuting distance of Manchester, we’d love to hear from you.

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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.