Sales Engineer

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Sales Engineer

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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: South 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

We are ideally seeking an ambitious sales professional looking to take the next step in their career. xbpsjku

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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contact Dan Walton on (phone number removed) or email

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Location:
Bristol
Job Type:
FullTime
Category:
Engineering

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