Technical Area Sales Manager

Syntegon Technology GmbH; West of England; Sur place; GBP 60 000 - 90 000; Plein temps

Avantages offerts par ce poste

25 days holiday per year

Christmas shutdown period

Simply Health Medical Cashback plan

Pension Scheme with Aviva; ER 4%, EE 5

Life Assurance 7 x annual salary (Yu-L

Résumé du poste

Kliklok International Limited, a Syntegon company based in Bristol, UK, seeks an Area Technical Sales Manager to drive growth across France, Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Portugal and the Middle East. You’ll translate complex technical product details into customer solutions while partnering with engineering and product teams.

50% travel is required to nurture key accounts. Ideal candidates hold a bachelor’s degree in engineering or related field, have proven technical sales experience, and are

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Engineering or related field and proven technical sales experience.
• Strong communication, negotiation and presentation skills with a customer focus.
• Fluency in English and another language (German or French) preferred.

Responsabilités

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets.
• Travel about 50% to manage territory across multiple regions.
• Build and maintain relationships with customers and acquire new clients.
• Deliver product demonstrations and translate technical specs for customers.
• Collaborate with engineering to translate feedback into improvements.
• Monitor market trends and competitive activities to seize opportunities.

Connaissances

Technical sales

English fluency

Negotiation

Communication

Travel readiness

Formation

Bachelor's degree in Engineering or related field

Outils

CRM systems

Sales tools

ERP knowledge

Description du poste

• Legal Entity: Kliklok International Limited a Syntegon company

Company Description

We are ready to try something new. Are you?

Together with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. With streamlined processes, innovative technologies, and efficient solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. Among other examples, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that pharmaceuticals are produced reliably and in compliance with regulations. We even help package your favorite chocolate and snacks quickly and with high precision.

We at Kliklok, a Syntegon company based in Bristol, UK, have been a global leader in secondary packaging machinery for over 50 years, serving industries such as bakery, snack, cereal, frozen and refrigerated foods, and confectionery. We design, manufacture, and deliver innovative cartoners, sleevers, and handling equipment worldwide, supported by our trusted global partners and dedicated service.

Job Description

We are looking for a driven Area Technical Sales Manager who thrives on spotting commercial opportunities and advising customers with expert technical knowledge. In this role, you will be responsible for growing and managing your territory (France/Netherlands/Germany/Spain/Portugal and Middle East), working closely with both customers and internal teams. You have a keen eye for new opportunities, provide tailored technical solutions, and represent our company at trade fairs and industry events.

Qualifications

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve and exceed revenue targets.
• 50% availability to travel
• Build and maintain strong customer relationships while actively acquiring new clients.
• Deliver product demonstrations and translate technical specifications into customer-focused solutions.
• Collaborate with engineering and product development teams to translate customer feedback into improvements.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activities to identify and seize opportunities.

What You Bring

You hold a bachelor's degree (preferably in Engineering, Business, or a related field) and have proven experience in technical sales. With strong technical insight, you quickly understand complex products and can present them convincingly. You are communicative, results-oriented, and skilled at setting the right priorities.

• Experience with CRM systems and sales tools.
• Excellent presentation and negotiation skills.
• Fluency in English, plus a second language, preferably German or French.
• Due to the nature of this role, we are looking for candidates located in the EMEA region
• A valid driver’s license and willingness to travel within Bristol and surrounding regions.

Additional Information

We believe work should be both rewarding and enjoyable. You’ll be part of an open-minded, supportive team where collaboration, growth, and new ideas are encouraged. Alongside this, we offer a competitive package of benefits to help you thrive both at work and in your personal life:

• 25 days holiday per year + public holidays increasing to 28 after 5 years' service
• Christmas shutdown period
• Simply Health Medical Cashback plan
• Pension Scheme with Aviva;ER contribution 4%, EE contribution 5% (min)
• Life Assurance benefit of 7 x annual salary (Provided by Yu-Life)
• Cycle to work/Tech Scheme (once passed probation)
• Discretionary company bonus scheme linked to company performance