Technical Sales Manager | Labelling Application Machinery | Scotland

Mercury Search and Selection; Eccleston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of labelling machinery in the UK is seeking a Technical Sales Manager to drive business growth across various sectors. The ideal candidate will have experience in capital equipment sales, exceptional communication skills, and the ability to manage the full sales cycle. This role offers autonomy and the opportunity to build long-term relationships with clients while providing innovative, tailored solutions. Apply now to make an impactful career move.

Qualifications

• Proven track record in identifying new opportunities and driving growth.
• Thrives in consultative, solution-led environments.
• Ability to build trust-based relationships with stakeholders.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth and manage customer relationships.
• Identify new market opportunities and contribute to the sales strategy.
• Provide technical guidance and propose tailored solutions.
• Manage the full sales cycle including quotations and negotiations.
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure alignment.

Skills

Experience in capital equipment sales

Strong communication skills

Proactive and self-motivated

Ability to interpret technical requirements

Job description

Technical Sales Manager | Labelling Application Machinery | Scotland | Up to £50k + uncapped commission

Step into a niche, high-value technical market with the UK’s leading independent supplier of self‑adhesive labelling machinery. You’ll work consultatively with clients across food, pharma, cosmetics and more, solving real production challenges with bespoke systems and a wide service offering that drives strong recurring revenue.

Backed by more than three decades of trusted industry reputation, you’ll have the opportunity to build long‑term customer partnerships and sell innovative, sustainable solutions. In a specialist business where your impact is highly visible, you’ll have the autonomy influence and earning potential that come with leading high‑value technical sales.

This outstanding organisation has been trusted by businesses nationwide since the ‘80s. Specialising in the design and build of bespoke labelling systems, they have a strong reputation for reliability, engineering excellence and outstanding customer service.

Combining the agility of a specialist manufacturer with the resources and scale of a larger organisation, they innovate, grow and support a diverse customer base. With a commitment to sustainability, they continue to lead the way in high‑quality, future‑ready labelling solutions.

You will be responsible for:

• Driving new business growth and managing existing customer relationships across multiple sectors
• Identifying new market opportunities, contributing to the sales strategy and providing accurate sales forecasts and reporting
• Gaining a strong understanding of client requirements, providing them with technical guidance and proposing tailored solutions
• Managing the full sales cycle including prospecting, site visits, quotations, negotiation, and project handover
• Collaborating multiple internal teams to ensure solutions are technically and commercially aligned

Key attributes required:

• Experience in capital equipment sales professional who thrives in consultative, solution‑led environments
• Ability to confidently interpret technical requirements and understand production challenges, and translate them into clear proposals
• Strong communication skills to build strong, trust‑based relationships with stakeholders at all levels
• A proactive, self‑motivated individual who is comfortable working autonomously
• A proven track record in identifying new opportunities, opening doors, and driving growth while maintaining a high level of professionalism and customer focus

Ready to make a real impact? Apply now and build something exceptional!