Sales Engineer

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.

• 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

• 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

• Experience selling into food, beverage, pharma, or FMCG manufacturing
• Knowledge of automation, robotics, or integrated packaging lines
• Existing industry network

• 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