Area Sales Engineer

Colchester Institute; Worcester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global premium fluid handling manufacturer is seeking an Area Sales Engineer in East Anglia. The role involves managing a sales territory, selling a diverse range of products, and building strong customer relationships. Candidates should have technical sales experience in mechanical engineering, with a collaborative mindset and strong presentation skills. The position offers a competitive salary and excellent benefits, including an uncapped bonus and company car.

Benefits

Uncapped bonus of £10k–£15k OTE

Electric company car

Pension scheme up to 5% employer contribution

BUPA medical insurance

21 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical field sales, ideally in mechanical engineering or automation.
• Strong ability to present and explain complex solutions to customers.
• Collaborative mindset with the capacity to work independently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an established sales territory.
• Sell fluid handling products to various industries.
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships.
• Present complex solutions and support customer needs.
• Work independently with autonomy.

Skills

Technical field sales experience

Ability to present complex solutions

Team player

Valid driving licence

Education

Mechanical engineering qualification

Job description

Area Sales Engineer – Fluid Handling

Job Description: Field sales role for a global, premium fluid handling manufacturer. Uncapped earning potential, no bonus earning threshold + fantastic benefits. Long-term opportunities for progression. Stable, cash-rich company, opportunity to work autonomously.

Role Overview

As Area Sales Engineer, you will manage a well-established sales territory across East Anglia. You will sell a diverse range of premium fluid handling products such as connectors, fittings, hoses and valves, both off the shelf and bespoke systems. Your customer base will include food, beverage, pharmaceutical and petrochemical manufacturing end users, MoD, defence and process engineering contractors, designers and OEM process machine builders. The role is primarily account management.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an established sales territory across East Anglia.
• Sell connectors, fittings, hoses, valves, and bespoke fluid handling systems to a diverse customer base.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with food, beverage, pharmaceutical, petrochemical, MoD, defence and process engineering contractors.
• Present complex solutions to customers and support technical needs.
• Work independently, with a high degree of autonomy and trust.

Required Skills and Experience

• Technical field sales experience selling mechanical engineering or automation products.
• Ideal mechanical engineering qualification.
• Ability to present complex solutions to customers.
• Team player who enjoys a collaborative work environment.
• Valid driving licence.

Benefits

• £55,000‑£60,000 basic salary, uncapped bonus £10k‑£15k OTE.
• Electric company car, Pension scheme up to 5% employer contribution.
• BUPA medical insurance, life assurance, income protection after first 6 months.
• 21 days holiday increasing by 1 day each year (plus Bank Holidays).

Location

Norwich, Ipswich, Southend‑on‑Sea, Colchester, Chelmsford, Romford.