Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
East Lothian · Posted 23 Oct 2026 · 10 applicants
Sales Manager (Packaging Machinery / Food & Bev)
£40,000 - £50,000 + OTE £55,000 - £60,000 + Bonus + Company Car + Healthcare + Pension + Progression
UK-Wide / Remote
Are you a Technical Sales professional with experience selling machinery or capital equipment, looking to join a growing international business with excellent earning potential and career progression?
This is an exciting opportunity to join an established packaging machinery specialist, supplying innovative equipment to the food, beverage and home and personal care industries. Backed by a global group, the business combines international resources with a close-knit, entrepreneurial culture.
You'll be responsible for driving new machinery sales across the UK and Ireland, developing customer relationships and identifying opportunities across key growth sectors. With regular customer visits, international manufacturer relationships and ownership of your territory, this is an excellent opportunity to make a direct impact on business growth.
This role would suit a Technical Sales Engineer, Capital Equipment Sales Executive or Business Development Manager with machinery sales experience looking for a nationwide role with autonomy and strong commercial development opportunities.
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Reference Number: BBBH27863
Keywords: New Machine Sales Manager, Technical Sales Manager, Capital Equipment Sales, Business Development Manager, Packaging Machinery, Beverage Industry, Industrial Machinery, Automation, Capital Equipment, Field Sales, UK Travel, Scotland, Peebles
We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.
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