East Midlands - CIRCA £80k + 12% Pension + 27 Days Holiday (+PH), BUPA Health, Life Insurance, Christmas & Annual Bonus, Regular Team Events
A rare opportunity has opened for a seasonedTechnical Sales Manager – Europeto lead growth across the UK and Europe for a world-class combustion powerhouse.
The European Sales Manager will be targeting the Oil and Gas retrofit market.
The retrofit market in combustion is all about upgrading or modifying existing combustion systems rather than building new ones from scratch. It’s a growing and lucrative sector, especially as plants face stricter environmental regulations, aging infrastructure, and the need for improved energy efficiency without full system overhauls.
The role comes with a substantial benefits package including 2 Annual Bonuses % Pension + 27 Days Holiday (exl. PH), BUPA Healthcare, Life Insurance, Christmas Bonus and Regular Significant Team Events.
About the Company
My client is the global standard‑setter in combustion and emissions control technology, offering advanced burners, flares, oxidizers, and vapor control systems. Supported by unmatched R&D, turnkey delivery capabilities, rental fleets, and rapid answer support, they help oil and gas plants worldwide meet environmental compliance and improve efficiency with durable, reliable diffusion technology.
About the Technical Sales Manager - Europe
This role is about leading complex retrofit projects from the very first conversation to successful order handover. You’ll work closely with clients to assess feasibility, develop bespoke retrofit solutions, and secure high-value orders ranging from single components to multi-million-pound projects.
You’ll act as the bridge between engineering and commercial delivery, supporting proposal development, influencing customer decisions, and ensuring smooth project transitions for execution.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Develop the retrofit business the European region
2. Identify and engage new clients, turning technical enquiries into winning proposals
3. Conduct site surveys, evaluate plant requirements, and tailor project scopes
4. Design preliminary system specs and provide technical input for tenders
5. Collaborate with design, engineering, and manufacturing to define solutions
6. Lead commercial negotiations and secure project wins
7. Travel to client sites for technical assessments and presentations (2–3 day trips)
What We’re Looking For:
8. Degree-qualified in mechanical, process, or related engineering discipline
9. Demonstrable experience in technical sales, project bidding, or applications engineering
10. Previous involvement in retrofit, combustion, burners, or capital equipment is highly desirable
11. Knowledge of the oil & gas or energy sectors within EMEA
12. Willingness to travel internationally (fully expensed)
Why Join?
13. Lead technical sales across a major international territory
14. Join a globally respected brand with cutting-edge combustion technologies
15. Enjoy a hands-on, high-trust, relationship-driven sales environment
16. Collaborate with expert engineers, designers, and product teams
17. Strong base salary + performance incentives
18. International exposure with full travel support
19. Defined path to senior leadership roles
If you're a commercially driven engineer who thrives at the intersection of innovation, client solutions, and global project delivery — this is your moment.
Apply today and become the Technical Sales Manager – Power Burners shaping combustion solutions across Europe and beyond.