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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