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Are you ready to take the next step in your career and join a global leader in process and packaging technology? We are looking for a dynamic and drivenSales Managerto join our team and play a key role in driving growth within the Southwest region. If you have a passion for sales, a technical mindset, and a desire to work with cutting-edge packaging solutions, this could be the perfect opportunity for you!
Your Role
As aSales Manager, you will be the primary point of contact for new machine enquiries in the UK region, focusing on our Horizontal, Secondary, and Vertical packaging portfolio within the food industry. Your responsibilities will include:
- Prospecting and generating new leads within your geographic zone.
- Managing technical-commercial aspects of sales, from enquiry to deal closure.
- Presenting new enquiries to the back office and ensuring all necessary data is available.
- Negotiating and closing deals, with responsibility for the equipment until handover to the local Services team.
- Monitoring market trends and competitor activities to identify new opportunities.
- Participating in trade fairs, customer visits, and industry campaigns.
- Collaborating closely with internal teams locally and internationally.
- Managing customer relationships, leads, and opportunities using our CRM tool.
- Ensuring sales margins meet targets and following up on technical documents and payments.
Salary Package:
- Competitive Annual Salary - £58,000-£75,000
- Strong bonus
- Company Car
- 25 days holiday per year + public holidays
- Flexi Timefor a better work-life balance
- Staff discountsfor various retailers and access to company benefits
- Medical cash planandlife assurance(7 x annual salary)
- Income protectionand opportunities for professional development
- A chance to gain valuable experience within a global company
What Were Looking For
To succeed in this role, you will need:
- Proven experience in capital sales of packaging equipment, preferably within the dry food industry.
- Knowledge of Horizontal, Secondary, and Vertical packaging solutions.
- Strong customer management and interpersonal skills, with excellent written and verbal communication abilities.
- A team-oriented mindset with an open-book mentality.
- A relevant engineering background (preferred).
- Proficiency in CRM systems and the MS Office suite.
- Willingness to travel domestically and within Europe up to 60% of the time.
