Sales Engineer

Verto People; Northampton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm is seeking an Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager in Northampton to drive sales of advanced filtration systems. The ideal candidate will have a background in engineering sales and experience managing key accounts. Responsibilities include developing new business opportunities and maintaining client relations, along with regional travel across the UK and Ireland.

Benefits

Commission structure

Company car

Home office setup

Holiday + bank holidays

Company pension

Company credit card for expenses

Qualifications

• Proven experience in engineering sales, ideally within filtration or related process industries.
• Experience as a Key Account Manager, Sales Engineer, or similar.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage sales across the UK and Ireland for advanced filtration systems.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in targeted sectors.
• Maintain relationships with existing customers to drive repeat sales.
• Work closely with technical and sales support teams.

Skills

Strong communication skills

Organisational skills

Self-management skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Team-oriented mindset

Education

HNC, HND, or degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager

Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager required to join a world-leading manufacturer. The Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager will be responsible for developing business opportunities, maintaining relationships with existing customers, and identifying new prospects across a wide range of industries. This role ideally suits a technically minded sales professional with proven experience in engineering sales, ideally within filtration or related process industries, confident in managing key accounts, developing new business and travelling across the UK.

Package

• £45,000 - £55,000 depending on experience
• Commission structure
• Company car
• Home office setup (laptop & smartphone provided)
• Holiday + bank holidays
• Company pension
• Company credit card for business expenses

Role

• Develop and manage sales across the UK and Ireland for advanced filtration systems for liquids and gases, including automatic filters, manual filters, duplex filters, and gas filters used in industrial, marine, and water treatment applications.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities in targeted sectors.
• Maintain and strengthen relationships with existing customers to drive repeat sales.
• Analyse market trends and product applications to expand customer reach.
• Work closely with the technical and sales support team to deliver tailored solutions.
• Promote the brand and uphold its reputation for technical excellence.
• Attend customer meetings, trade shows, and visits to HQ in Germany.
• Operate independently, managing schedules, reporting, and client follow-ups.

Requirements

• Experience as a Key Account Manager, Account Manager, Area Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Engineer, Sales Representative or similar within engineering.
• Background in selling advanced filtration systems for liquids and gases, including automatic filters, manual filters, duplex filters, and gas filters used in industrial, marine, and water treatment applications, or similar.
• HNC, HND, degree or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong communication, organisation and self‑management skills.
• Proactive and self‑motivated with a team‑oriented mindset.
• Comfortable working in a flexible environment – customer sites, home office and HQ.
• Willingness to travel across the UK, Ireland and occasionally to Germany for training.
• Full UK driving licence.