Area Sales Engineer

Overview

As an Area Sales Engineer, you will drive sales growth across the Midlands and South of England by identifying new opportunities, strengthening key customer relationships, and delivering technically validated solutions. You will work with cross-functional teams to create value for customers and expand aftermarket opportunities. This role combines field engagement with technical proposal leadership to support the company’s industrial blower, vacuum and pump solutions. You will be at the forefront of market and competitor insights, shaping territory strategy and revenue.

Pay / Benefits

• Competitive salary and annual bonus
• Equity grant (company shares)
• Company car benefit
• LinkedIn Learning access
• Career development within Ingersoll Rand

Responsibilities

• Create and execute a territory growth plan
• Win new customers and expand existing relationships
• Visit customers regularly and develop tailored technical solutions
• Lead technical presentations and value-based proposals
• Manage opportunities from lead generation to order closure
• Develop aftermarket opportunities including services, parts, upgrades and replacements
• Monitor competitors and market trends
• Collaborate with engineering, applications and service teams

Key requirements

• Engineering degree or equivalent technical qualification
• Proven experience in B2B technical sales or business development
• Experience with pumps, blowers, vacuum technologies or process industries preferred
• Strong communication, presentation and negotiation skills
• Full UK driving licence

• Strong communication
• Negotiation
• Relationship building
• Pumps
• Blowers
• Vacuum technologies

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