Technical Sales Engineer

Gap Personnel; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Technical Sales Engineer to drive sales of labelling machinery across the East of the UK. The ideal candidate will have a technical or engineering background and experience in machinery sales. Competitive salary of £45,000 – £50,000 plus uncapped commission and company car are offered. This role requires existing sales experience and the ability to build strong customer relationships.

Benefits

Company car

Uncapped commission

Full training

Career progression

Qualifications

• Proven experience in technical/machinery sales.
• Able to confidently explain technical benefits.
• Capable of managing a wide geographical territory.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of labelling application machinery across the East region.
• Act as a trusted technical advisor to customers.
• Manage the full sales process from prospecting to aftersales support.

Skills

Technical sales expertise

Ability to build client relationships

Knowledge of machinery

Self-driven

Resilience

Education

Engineering or technical background

Job description

Overview

Technical Sales Engineer – Labelling Machinery (East UK)

Salary: £45,000 – £50,000 + Uncapped Commission + Company Car + Benefits

Are you a technically minded salesperson with a passion for engineering solutions?

Do you enjoy working with complex machinery and helping customers find the right fit for their production lines?

We’re looking for a Regional Sales Specialist to cover the East of the UK, focusing on our market-leading labelling application machines. This is a role where technical know-how meets commercial drive – perfect for someone who thrives at the intersection of engineering and sales.

Responsibilities

• Driving sales of our labelling application machinery across the East region
• Acting as a trusted technical advisor to customers in food & drink, packaging, and manufacturing sectors
• Carrying out site visits, product demonstrations, and technical presentations
• Managing the full sales process – from prospecting and tendering through to negotiation and aftersales support
• Building strong, long-term client partnerships

What’s in it for you

Salary of £45,000 – £50,000

Uncapped commission – your results determine your earnings

Company car + expenses package

Full training on our machinery and applications

Real career progression in a growing, innovative business

Who we’d love to hear from

• Have proven experience in technical / machinery sales (labelling, packaging, automation, or capital equipment)
• Bring an engineering or technical background – qualifications are an advantage, but hands-on knowledge counts too
• Can confidently explain technical benefits and turn them into commercial value
• Are self-driven, resilient, and able to manage a wide geographical territory
• Build credibility with engineers on the shop floor as well as decision-makers in the boardroom

If you’re ready to take your sales career to the next level with a business where technical expertise and performance are equally rewarded, we’d love to hear from you.

Apply today and help shape the future of labelling applications in the East of the UK.