Overview
Sales Engineer (Product Inspection - Food Industry)
Salary: £60,000 Basic + £20,000 OTE (Uncapped Commission) | Benefits: Company Vehicle (up to £45,000 value) | 25 Days Holiday | Additional Benefits
Location: North West UK
The Company
We are working with a UK-based Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) and market leader in product inspection technology. All machines are manufactured in the UK, and due to continued aggressive growth, they are seeking a driven and ambitious Sales Engineer to join their expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity to join a highly respected brand supplying cutting-edge inspection equipment to major food manufacturers across the UK.
The Role
As a Sales Engineer, you will be responsible for selling a range of capital equipment solutions into blue-chip food manufacturers. Typical products include:
* Checkweighers
* Metal Detection Systems
* X-ray Inspection Systems
* Other Product Inspection (PI) Equipment
This is a technical, solution-based sales role where you will work closely with engineering and production teams to identify problems and deliver tailored solutions.
You will be expected to spend four days per week visiting customers and one day working from home, developing relationships and generating new business opportunities.
Typical sales cycles range from 12 weeks to 6 months, with average order values between £50,000 and £100,000. You will carry an annual sales target of £1 million.
Key Responsibilities
* Identify and develop new business opportunities within the food manufacturing sector
* Engage with engineering managers and technical stakeholders
* Deliver consultative, solution-based sales presentations
* Build strong relationships with blue-chip food companies
* Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting through to closing
* Achieve and exceed annual sales targets
* Maintain strong market awareness and competitor knowledge
Candidate Requirements
Essential Requirements:
* Proven track record in sales with evidence of achieving significant targets
* Strong drive, ambition, and hunger to earn commission
* Ability to engage with engineering or technical stakeholders
* A proactive, "hunter" mindset with a passion for meeting customers
* Willingness to travel regularly and spend significant time in the field
* Full UK driving licence
* Experience selling capital equipment
* Background within the food manufacturing industry
* Engineering or technical understanding
* Experience in technical or solution-based sales
The Ideal Candidate Will:
* Be looking to progress from their first sales role into their next major challenge
* Be confident working with blue-chip customers
* Have the resilience and motivation to achieve and exceed a £1 million annual target
* Be highly self-motivated and comfortable working independently in a field-based role
* Have strong communication and presentation skills
* Demonstrate a professional and consultative approach to customer engagement
The Opportunity
This role is ideal for someone progressing from their first sales role into their next major challenge, offering excellent earning potential and long-term career progression within a growing and highly respected manufacturer.
Package
* £60,000 Basic Salary
* £20,000 OTE (Uncapped Commission)
* Company Vehicle (up to £45,000 value)
* 25 Days Annual Leave
* Additional Company Benefits
* Structured career progression opportunities
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