Polymer Sales

Verto People, Ltd.; Portsmouth; On-site; GBP 74,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in engineered equipment is seeking an Outside Sales Engineer to manage and grow customer relationships in the polymer and petrochemical sectors. This role offers a base salary of $100K – $120K, along with a bonus of up to 25%. Candidates with experience in sales engineering or technical sales are encouraged to apply, especially those with exposure to polymer handling and processing. Strong communication skills and a willingness to learn are essential for success in this position.

Benefits

401K

National Travel Required

Qualifications

• Experience as a Sales Engineer, Technical Sales, or similar roles is beneficial.
• Exposure to polymer or petrochemical environments is advantageous.
• Strong interest in technical sales and willingness to learn.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing customer base and develop new business.
• Visit plants and facilities to maintain relationships.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities through market awareness.

Skills

Technical sales knowledge

Communication skills

Understanding of polymer and petrochemical sectors

Job description

Outside Sales Engineer / Sales Manager / Territory Manager

An Outside Sales Engineer / Sales Manager / Territory Manager is required to join a leading manufacturer of engineered pumping and process equipment supplying into the polymer and petrochemical sectors.

The Outside Sales Engineer / Sales Manager / Territory Manager role is open to candidates from any engineering discipline, including mechanical, electrical, industrial, process, manufacturing or similar. The position suits both experienced sales professionals and engineers looking to move into a customer‑facing technical sales role.

This role will operate across the Eastern or Midwest regions, working with customers involved in polymer production, storage, packaging, and petrochemical processing.

Package

Base Salary: $100K – $120K

Bonus: Up to 25% (year one)

Company Benefits

401K, National Travel Required

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an existing customer base within the polymer and petrochemical sectors while developing new business across the region.
• Visit polymer plants, petrochemical facilities, and polymer storage and packaging operations to maintain relationships and address customer needs.
• Identify and pursue new opportunities through market awareness, prospecting, and onsite engagement.
• Work with engineering companies, end users, and plant teams to match products to applications.
• Support customers involved in polymer handling including storage, sorting, packaging, and transport of polymer products.
• Work closely with internal teams and assist with technical questions, application requirements, and project needs.
• Coordinate with inside sales for quotations, pricing, and service scheduling.
• Advise on correct equipment selection and support customers with troubleshooting.

Requirements

• Previous experience as a Sales Engineer / Technical Sales / Application Engineer / Business Development Manager / Field Service Engineer / Project Engineer / Process Engineer or similar is beneficial.
• Exposure to polymer or petrochemical environments such as polymer handling, storage, packaging, or plant support equipment is strongly advantageous.
• Open to candidates from pumps, compressors, process equipment, rotating equipment, material handling, and industrial machinery backgrounds.
• Strong interest in technical sales with a willingness to learn and develop through structured long-term training.
• Excellent communication skills and the ability to work independently across a large territory.
• Based in the East or Midwest, with travel required.