Area Sales Manager UK & Iberia Job Details | Sulzer

Sulzer; Aberdeen City; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Aberdeen is seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee the UK and Iberian markets. The role includes developing sales strategies, managing key accounts, and driving business growth in gas turbines and engineered services. The ideal candidate will have proven sales experience, strong understanding of gas turbines, and the ability to build trust with senior stakeholders. This position offers a competitive salary, bonus scheme, and benefits including private medical cover and home-working flexibility.

Benefits

Competitive basic salary

Annual performance-linked bonus

Company car or car allowance

33 days annual leave

Private medical cover

Defined Contribution Pension Scheme

Wellbeing support

Retail and lifestyle discounts

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales or business development within gas turbines or high-value engineered services.
• Strong understanding of aero-derivative gas turbines.
• Experience across UK industrial markets; exposure to Iberia is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute market-specific sales strategies across the UK and Iberia.
• Drive new business growth within the HIT segment.
• Manage and grow key accounts across Oil & Gas, Nuclear, and Power Generation.

Skills

Sales experience in gas turbines

Understanding of service-based commercial models

Ability to build trust with stakeholders

Commercial sharpness

Job description

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Area Sales Manager UK & Iberia-Full Time-Aberdeen,United Kingdom

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

As part of the global Sulzer Group, Sulzer GT Aero is a recognised specialist in gas turbine inspection, maintenance, repair and overhaul (MRO), supporting both aero‑derivative and industrial gas turbines. We work in close partnership with operators across Energy, Oil & Gas, Power Generation, Nuclear, and emerging High‑Impact Technology (HIT) sectors, helping customers enhance the reliability, performance and lifecycle value of their most critical rotating equipment.

To enable our strategic growth plans, we are creating a new Area Sales Manager position with responsibility for the UK and Iberian markets. This role has been established to strengthen market coverage, bring fresh commercial momentum, and unlock new revenue opportunities across both mature and developing sectors.

Your main tasks and responsibilities

• Develop and execute market‑specific sales strategies across the UK and Iberia
• Drive new business growth within the HIT segment, identifying opportunities for service differentiation and long‑term value creation
• Manage and grow key accounts across Oil & Gas, Nuclear and Power Generation
• Lead customer engagement from early opportunity identification through to contract award
• Work closely with engineering, operations and global sales teams to deliver tailored customer solutions
• Act as Sulzer GT Aero’s commercial ambassador, strengthening our reputation and presence across the region

To succeed in this role, you will need

• Proven experience in sales or business development within gas turbines, rotating equipment or high‑value engineered services
• A strong understanding of aero‑derivative gas turbines and service‑based commercial models
• Experience working across UK industrial markets; exposure to Iberia is highly desirable
• The ability to build trust with senior customer stakeholders in complex and highly regulated environments
• A profile that is commercially sharp, technically credible, and motivated by growth

What we offer you

• Competitive basic salary and a rewarding annual bonus scheme linked to performance
• Company car or car allowance, with EV options available
• 33 days’ annual leave, inclusive of bank holidays
• Private medical cover
• Defined Contribution Pension Scheme
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programme and comprehensive wellbeing support
• A broad range of retail and lifestyle discounts, including optional Costco membership
• Ongoing professional development opportunities through structured learning pathways
• Home‑working flexibility, with autonomy to manage your diary and maintain a healthy work–life balance

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at [e-mail] or Hiring Manager – Dominic Lockwood.Our team is looking forward hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

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