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Sales Engineer - Packaging Machinery

Huntington, Staffordshire
2 weeks ago
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Sales Engineer – Packaging Machinery / Capital Equipment - Are you a Technical Sales Engineer with experience selling capital equipment into sectors such as food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or industrial manufacturing? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing UK-based business specialising in high-quality packaging machinery solutions.

As a Technical Sales Engineer, you'll play a key role in identifying new opportunities, managing the full sales cycle, and supporting customers with technically robust, high-value machinery that improves production efficiency and packaging automation.

🔧 The Role:



Drive new business development and grow existing accounts across the UK

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Sell a well-regarded range of packaging machinery into multiple sectors

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Deliver technical demonstrations and provide consultative sales support

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Collaborate closely with internal project and engineering teams

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Home-based with travel to client sites as required (North West / Midlands preferred)

🎯 What We're Looking For:

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Proven experience as a Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Representative, or Business Development Manager

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Background in selling capital equipment, packaging machinery, automation systems, or related technical solutions

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Sector experience in food production, pharmaceuticals, FMCG, or industrial/chemical manufacturing

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Confident communicator with a consultative sales approach

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Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel

⭐ What's on Offer:

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Competitive basic salary of £45–60k

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Performance-based commission structure

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Company car or car allowance

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Home-based working with autonomy and flexibility

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Supportive team environment with ongoing development opportunities

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Represent a trusted UK business with an excellent technical reputation

This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a growing UK territory and work with a company that truly values its technical sales professionals.

Apply now or reach out in confidence to find out more

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