Sales Engineer

Verto People; England; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering supplier based in the UK is seeking a Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager to drive business in the water industry and related sectors. Responsibilities include developing new business, managing existing accounts, and providing technical product support. The ideal candidate should have experience in technical sales of pumps and a strong understanding of related applications. Initially office-based in Peterborough, the role will transition to fully remote across the UK. Competitive salary and benefits included.

Benefits

Company car or allowance

Bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company pension

Mobile, laptop & business expenses

Qualifications

• Experience in technical sales within pumps or related products.
• Strong understanding of fluid-handling systems and their applications.
• Proven track record in territory management and business development.

Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage customer accounts across the UK.
• Promote and sell engineered pumping solutions to various sectors.
• Provide technical sales support and develop long-term relationships.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Understanding of pump applications

Customer relationship building

Ability to read technical specifications

Education

Mechanical, process, or engineering background

Job description

Position Summary

Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager required to join a leading engineering supplier.

Role Overview

The successful Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing new business, managing key accounts, and providing technical product support to customers within the water industry, wastewater, industrial manufacturing, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, and steel sectors. The role will involve promoting a range of engineered pump products, packaged systems, and related solutions across OEM, contractor, and end‑user channels.

Key Responsibilities

• Develop new business and manage existing customer accounts across the UK.
• Promote and sell engineered pumping solutions, wastewater equipment, and fluid‑handling systems into the water sector, industrial plants, food & beverage, pharmaceutical facilities, and steelworks.
• Provide technical sales support, including product selection, system/application advice, site surveys, and solution proposals.
• Prepare quotations, tenders, and commercial proposals for pump packages and associated equipment.
• Work closely with engineering, service, and commercial teams to ensure customer requirements are met.
• Attend customer sites, identify opportunities, and build long‑term relationships with contractors, OEMs, utilities, and end‑users.
• Deliver presentations, product demonstrations, and technical training where required.
• Office based in Peterborough for the first few months, then fully remote covering UK wide.

Requirements

• Experience in technical sales within pumps, rotating equipment, fluid‑handling equipment, water treatment systems, dosing, or related engineered products.
• Background as an External Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Key Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Executive or similar.
• Strong understanding of pump applications, valves, compressors, rotating equipment, filtration, filters, pumping stations, pumping systems, or a similar technical product within the water, wastewater, industrial, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, or steel industries.
• Ability to read technical specifications, understand mechanical principles, and communicate complex engineered solutions.
• Proven track record in territory management, business development, and building strong customer relationships.
• A mechanical, process, or engineering background (degree, HNC, HND, apprenticeship) would be beneficial but not essential.
• Full UK driving license.
• Willingness to work out of the office in Peterborough for the first few months, then fully remote covering the UK.

Package & Benefits

• £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
• Company car or allowance
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Company pension
• Mobile, laptop & business expenses