Technical Sales Manager — Food Processing Equipment

Location: Central UK (field-based with hybrid home working)
Job Type: Full-time, Permanent

Company Overview

Join one of the UK’s largest and market-leading suppliers of food processing equipment, serving the meat, fish, and poultry sectors. This business is a true leader in primary, secondary, and further processing solutions, known for its innovation, quality, and trusted partnerships with some of the industry’s biggest names.

Role Overview

We are seeking a highly motivated and experienced Technical Sales Manager to drive capital equipment sales across the UK. In this role, you will be responsible for selling a comprehensive range of advanced food processing machinery to major clients throughout the country.

You will focus on penetrating the UK market, managing high-value sales cycles, and targeting new business opportunities, particularly with blue-chip manufacturers and food production facilities.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and execute sales strategies to achieve and exceed annual targets (approx. £2.5 million).
• Manage the full sales process, from prospecting and lead generation to proposal, negotiation, and closing.
• Build strong relationships with stakeholders at all levels, from directors to engineering managers.
• Identify and win new business opportunities, while also growing existing accounts.
• Conduct site visits, understand factory operations, and recommend tailored solutions.
• Represent the company at industry events, trade shows, and client meetings.
• Prepare accurate proposals and quotations for projects ranging from £100,000 to £1 million+.
• Collaborate closely with internal teams to ensure smooth project delivery and customer satisfaction.

Candidate Profile

• Proven track record in capital equipment sales (ideally 5–7 years), selling into factories and industrial sites.
• Experience in food processing or packaging machinery is highly advantageous.
• Strong network and understanding of the UK food manufacturing sector, especially within meat, fish, or poultry.
• Confident in managing long, complex sales cycles with high-value orders.
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills at all levels.
• Self-driven, target-oriented, and capable of working independently.
• Based centrally in the UK, with flexibility to travel regularly nationwide.

Package & Benefits

• Competitive basic salary with an excellent commission structure
• Company bonus scheme
• Attractive pension plan
• Death in service cover
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Hybrid home working
• Opportunities for professional development and career growth

How to Apply

If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role with a true market leader, we want to hear from you.

Please contact Dan Walton on 01254 781300 for a confidential discussion.

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