Technical Sales Manager

Job Ref: INDescriptionTechnical Sales Manager Food Processing MachineryLocation: Midlands / Birmingham preferred – UK-wide territory Salary: Competitive, DOE + Bonus + Company CarWe are working with an established and growing specialist distributor of food processing machinery, supplying leading equipment solutions into the meat, fish and poultry processing sectors.They are now looking for an experienced Technical Sales Manager to join the team and take responsibility for developing new business and managing key customer accounts across the UK.This is a genuine technical and consultative sales role, working with some of the UK's leading food manufacturers and engaging directly with Engineering Managers, Technical Managers, Production teams, Procurement and senior management.The RoleYou will be responsible for:Developing new business opportunities across the UKManaging and growing existing blue-chip customer accountsSelling high-value capital equipment and machinery solutionsUnderstanding customer processes and identifying equipment requirementsWorking with engineering and technical teams to specify the correct machineryManaging projects with values of up to 3 millionManaging complex sales cycles, which can extend to 2 years or moreBuilding long-term relationships with major food manufacturersRepresenting a broad range of leading international food processing machinery brandsThe machinery portfolio includes stuffing, clipping, pressing & forming, cutting and other food processing equipment.The Ideal CandidateWe are looking for someone with:Proven technical sales experience within food processing machineryExperience selling into the meat, fish, poultry or wider food manufacturing sectorsA strong understanding of food production processes and machineryExperience selling to blue-chip / major food manufacturing businessesThe ability to confidently discuss technical requirements with engineers and technical decision-makersA proven track record in new business development and account managementExperience selling high-value capital equipmentStrong commercial, negotiation and communication skillsA full UK driving licence and willingness to travel extensivelyYou don't need experience with every type of machine in the portfolio, but food processing machinery experience is essential.Location & PackageThe role covers the whole of the UK, with regular customer visits and some overnight travel.Birmingham / Midlands is preferred due to the central UK territory, but location is flexible for the right candidate who is happy to travel.Package includes:Competitive salary – DOEBonus schemeCompany car25 days' holidayHealthcare schemeDeath in serviceExcellent opportunity to work with leading food processing machinery manufacturersThis is an excellent opportunity for an experienced food processing machinery sales professional looking to take responsibility for a high-value UK territory and work on technically complex projects with some of the country's largest food manufacturersIf this role looks of interest please call Dan Walton on 01254 781300 or email daniel@serlimited.comSER-IN