Design Engineering Manager

My client is a leading food processing manufacturing engineering company dedicated to delivering high-quality, efficient, and innovative solutions in the food industry. Due to expansion within their operations, they are establishing an in-house design department to enhance control, innovation, and efficiency within their engineering processes.

They are looking for a technically capable, commercially driven Project Sales Engineer to sell high-value machinery solutions and full turnkey projects. You’ll manage the sales process from initial enquiry through technical consultation, proposal, negotiation, and project handover, working closely with engineering and project teams.

Key Responsibilities

* Develop new business with vegetable processors, packhouses, and food manufacturers

* Grow existing accounts and identify upgrade or expansion opportunities

* Carry out site visits and technical assessments to define tailored solutions

* Prepare and present technical proposals and quotations for full systems

* Negotiate contracts and close profitable deals

* Meet or exceed sales targets

* Represent the company at trade shows and industry events

Qualifications and Experience

* Experience in technical or sales engineering within food processing, capital equipment, or agri-engineering

* Strong technical background (engineering, food technology, or equivalent experience)

* Proven success selling complex, high-value or turnkey solutions

* Excellent communication and commercial skills

* Willingness to travel across the UK with occasional European trips

* Full UK driving licence

* Ability to work in a manufacturing setting, including occasional travel to subcontractor sites or production facilities.

What We’re Looking For

Desirable

* Knowledge of vegetable processing equipment

* Turnkey project sales experience

* Industry contacts within the potato sector

What We Offer

* Competitive salary + uncapped commission

* Company car

* Pension scheme

* 25 days holiday + bank holidays

* Full training and ongoing technical support

If you enjoy combining engineering expertise with commercial impact in a specialist industry, we’d love to hear from you.

For more info contact Nina or Kris at Jaxdene Solutions