Sales Engineer

Posted 11/05/2026 by Verto People

Location:
Manchester
Salary/Rate:
£45,000 - £52,000/annum Bonus, Company car, Pension, Private healthcare
Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager required to join a leading global engineering manufacturer.

The successful Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager will be responsible for managing key accounts across various industries, selling engineered mechanical and industrial solutions via end-user channels. You will focus on selling cutting-edge products such as pneumatic systems, actuators, valves, cylinders, automation, and motion control systems throughout the North West UK. Full product training will be provided.

The Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager will ideally have a technical sales or solution sales background within engineering, and most importantly, the desire and hunger to grow and progress within a leading global manufacturer.

Package:
  • £45,000 - £52,000 base salary (depending on experience)
  • Bonus scheme
  • Company car
  • Pension contribution
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Private healthcare and additional benefits
Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager Role:
  • Sell engineered mechanical products and solutions into end-user channels, including pneumatic components, actuators, and automation systems.
  • Manage and grow a portfolio of key accounts within end-user channels across various industrial sectors. Predominantly, the food and beverage industry.
  • Identify and develop new solution sales opportunities within the market by engaging with potential clients through demonstrations, exhibitions, and negotiations.
  • Work closely with cross-functional teams to ensure the successful application and delivery of engineered solutions.
  • Provide expert knowledge on solutions to clients on the technical aspects of pneumatic systems and automation solutions.
  • Fully remote role, covering North West UK.
Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Key Account Manager Requirements:
  • Experience as a Sales Engineer, Key Account Manager, Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, or Technical Sales Engineer selling technical products or solutions.
  • Proactive attitude and sales acumen with experience managing and growing key accounts for their technical solutions.
  • Strong technical sales or solution sales background within engineering, and most importantly, the desire and hunger to grow and progress within a leading global manufacturer.
  • A technical qualification (e.g., Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, or Degree) is desirable.
  • Full clean driving licence.
  • Willingness to work fully remote with travel throughout the North West UK. (4 days on the road, 1 day WFH).
Type:
Permanent
Start Date:
10/05/2026
Contract Length:
N/A
Job Reference:
V-170185-1
Job ID:
225092446

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