Sales Engineer

Sales Manager / Senior Sales Engineer – Packaging Machinery

UK – Field Based
Competitive Salary + Commission + Car Allowance + Benefits

I’m working in partnership with a well-established and highly respected packaging machinery manufacturer/integrator that is continuing to invest in growth across the UK market. As part of this expansion, they are looking to appoint an experienced packaging machinery sales professional with a proven track record in capital equipment sales.

This is a senior, consultative sales role, suited to someone who understands complex machinery sales cycles, technical solution selling, and long-term customer relationships.

The Role

• Selling packaging machinery and automated solutions into food, FMCG, pharmaceutical, industrial, or related manufacturing sectors

• Managing the full sales lifecycle: prospecting, technical consultation, proposal, negotiation, and close

• Developing new business while growing existing key accounts

• Working closely with engineering, applications, and project teams to deliver tailored solutions

• Attending customer sites, exhibitions, and industry events

• Providing accurate forecasting and pipeline reporting

What We’re Looking For

• Demonstrable experience selling packaging machinery or capital equipment

• Background in horizontal or vertical packaging, end-of-line, robotics, automation, or related systems

• Strong technical sales capability – able to sell value, not just price

• Proven ability to manage long sales cycles and high-value projects

• Commercially astute, self-motivated, and credible at all levels of a customer organisation

• Comfortable working autonomously in a field-based role

Desirable (but not essential)

• Experience selling into food, beverage, pharma, or FMCG manufacturing

• Knowledge of automation, robotics, or integrated packaging lines

• Existing industry network

What’s on Offer

• Competitive basic salary with uncapped commission

• Car allowance or company vehicle

• Strong technical and commercial support

• Long-term career progression within a stable, growing business

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