Position: Technical Sales Engineer

Location: South UK – M4 Corridor

Industry: End of Line Packaging Machines

Salary: £40,000 per annum

Holidays: 22 days of annual leave

Benefits:

• Pension contribution of 5%
• Laptop
• Phone
• Company vehicle: 2-liter diesel estate for personal use

Company Overview:

The client is a German Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) specializing in glue applications for end-of-line packaging. They have a UK turnover of £6 million and employ 10 staff. The company operates in multiple countries and has a global presence.

Role:

• Sales Engineer responsible for selling capital equipment.
• Target industries include packaging, food, and pharmaceutical.
• Specific focus on corrugated materials, folding cartons, and print finishing.
• A mix of new business acquisition and account management (50/50 split).
• Identify opportunities for increased revenue through machinery sales and consumables.
• Managing accounts in the South of the UK.
• Achieving a sales target of £500,000 to £600,000 within the territorial area.
• Developing and building strong rapport with customer companies.
• Engaging with department heads, including managing directors, during the sales process.

Experience Needed:

• A preferred background in engineering.
• Experience in selling capital equipment, with a preference for knowledge of food processing and packaging machinery.
• Previous experience in selling into the food and pharmaceutical industries.
• Open to candidates who have sold capital equipment internally and are looking to transition into an external sales role.

Desired Qualities:

• Target-driven with a proven track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Ability to work effectively under pressure.
• Money-motivated and goal-oriented.
• Seeking opportunities for career progression.
• Strong team player.
• Highly motivated to succeed.

Contact Information:

For further inquiries or to express interest, please contact Dan Walton at 01254 781300.

This job description provides a detailed overview of the Technical Sales Engineer role, including responsibilities, qualifications, and desired qualities. It is tailored to a position in the South UK with a focus on selling end-of-line packaging machinery