European Sales Manager (Oil & Gas) - East Midlands

RecruitME; Grantham; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 86,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading combustion technology firm is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to lead their retrofit projects across Europe. The ideal candidate will have a degree in mechanical or process engineering, experience in technical sales, and a background in retrofit or combustion. This role offers a competitive salary, substantial benefits including a 12% pension, and international exposure with travel support.

Benefits

12% Pension

27 Days Holiday

BUPA Health

Life Insurance

Christmas Bonus

Regular Team Events

Qualifications

• Degree qualification in mechanical, process, or related engineering discipline.
• Demonstrable experience in technical sales, project bidding, or applications engineering.
• Involvement in retrofit, combustion, or capital equipment is highly desirable.

Responsibilities

• Develop the retrofit business in the European region.
• Identify and engage new clients and secure project wins.
• Conduct site surveys and tailor project scopes.
• Design preliminary system specifications and provide technical input for tenders.
• Collaborate with engineering and manufacturing teams for solutions.

Skills

Technical sales

Project bidding

Engineering discipline

Client engagement

Travel willingness

Education

Degree in mechanical or process engineering

Job description

East Midlands - CIRCA £80k + 12% Pension + 27 Days Holiday (+PH), BUPA Health, Life Insurance, Christmas & Annual Bonus, Regular Team Events

A rare opportunity has opened for a seasoned Technical Sales Manager – Europe to lead growth across the UK and Europe for a world-class combustion powerhouse.

The European Sales Manager will be targeting the Oil and Gas retrofit market.

The retrofit market in combustion is all about upgrading or modifying existing combustion systems rather than building new ones from scratch. It’s a growing and lucrative sector, especially as plants face stricter environmental regulations, aging infrastructure, and the need for improved energy efficiency without full system overhauls.

The role comes with a substantial benefits package including 2 Annual Bonuses % Pension + 27 Days Holiday (exl. PH), BUPA Healthcare, Life Insurance, Christmas Bonus and Regular Significant Team Events.

About the Company

My client is the global standard‑setter in combustion and emissions control technology , offering advanced burners, flares, oxidizers, and vapor control systems. Supported by unmatched R&D, turnkey delivery capabilities, rental fleets, and rapid answer support, they help oil and gas plants worldwide meet environmental compliance and improve efficiency with durable, reliable diffusion technology.

About the Technical Sales Manager - Europe

This role is about leading complex retrofit projects from the very first conversation to successful order handover. You’ll work closely with clients to assess feasibility, develop bespoke retrofit solutions, and secure high-value orders ranging from single components to multi-million-pound projects.

You’ll act as the bridge between engineering and commercial delivery, supporting proposal development, influencing customer decisions, and ensuring smooth project transitions for execution.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop the retrofit business in the European region
• Identify and engage new clients, turning technical enquiries into winning proposals
• Conduct site surveys, evaluate plant requirements, and tailor project scopes
• Design preliminary system specs and provide technical input for tenders
• Collaborate with design, engineering, and manufacturing to define solutions
• Lead commercial negotiations and secure project wins
• Travel to client sites for technical assessments and presentations (2–3 day trips)

What We’re Looking For

• Degree-qualified in mechanical, process, or related engineering discipline
• Demonstrable experience in technical sales, project bidding, or applications engineering
• Previous involvement in retrofit, combustion, burners, or capital equipment is highly desirable
• Knowledge of the oil & gas or energy sectors within EMEA
• Willingness to travel internationally (fully expensed)

Why Join?

• Lead technical sales across a major international territory
• Join a globally respected brand with cutting‑edge combustion technologies
• Enjoy a hands‑on, high‑trust, relationship‑driven sales environment
• Collaborate with expert engineers, designers, and product teams
• Strong base salary + performance incentives
• International exposure with full travel support

Defined Path to Senior Leadership Roles

If you're a commercially driven engineer who thrives at the intersection of innovation, client solutions, and global project delivery — this is your moment.

Apply today and become the Technical Sales Manager – Power Burners shaping combustion solutions across Europe and beyond.