Position: Sales Engineer

Location: North

Industry: Packaging Machines (OEM)/ Capital Equipment/ Product Inspection/Checkweigh

Salary: £40,000 to £45,000 per annum,

Commission structure: £25,000 to £30,000. The annual sales target is £1 million.

Holidays: 25 days of annual leave.

Benefits:

• Company car/Car allowance
• Bupa Healthcare.
• Pension with an 5% Matched.
• PRP Bonus (Performance-Related Pay).

Company Overview:

The company is a manufacturer of Checkweigher, X-ray, vision inspection, and track & trace machines for various industries, including Food, Pharma, Bakery, and Dairy. They are part of a larger packaging subsidiary that has a significant global presence, employing thousands of people worldwide.

Role:

• Sales involve business-to-business transactions.
• Selling checkweigher, Metal detection & other product inspection machines
• Generating leads for prospective clients.
• Engaging in solution-based selling of capital equipment.
• Managing a high workload and being target-driven.
• A preference for a background in engineering.
• Selling technical bespoke capital equipment
• Capable of negotiation during the sales process.
• Suitable for individuals looking to transition into an external sales role.
• A proven track record of consistently meeting or exceeding sales targets.
• Experience with machinery sales is preferred.
• A consultative selling approach with an understanding of the food industry.
• The role involves selling bespoke capital equipment to blue-chip Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) in the food and pharma industries.
• Conducting technical consultative conversations with potential customers.
• Managing key accounts and maintaining strong client relationships.

Qualifications and Experience:

• A preference for an engineering qualification, whether in electrical or mechanical fields.
• Experience with any capital equipment/tooling/components is essential
• Experience of technical solution sales
• Familiarity with packaging machinery is desirable.
• Would consider someone who has direct experience with product inspection machines that has an interest in transferring into sales from a maintenance/projects/service role

Contact Information:

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

This job description provides a detailed overview of the Sales Engineer role, including responsibilities, qualifications, and benefits. It is tailored to a position in the Midlands that involves selling packaging machinery to a diverse range of industries.