The Opportunity
We’re looking for an experienced and driven pump sales engineer to join our growing Process Equipment Team.
This is an exciting opportunity for a commercially focused technical sales professional to drive the growth of our pumping equipment portfolio across Scotland and Northern England. You’ll work with customers across a diverse range of industries, including Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial Manufacturing, and Food & Beverage.
You’ll build on established customer relationships while identifying and securing new business opportunities, providing expert technical solutions that deliver real value to our customers.
Key Responsibilities
- Build strong, long-term relationships with existing and prospective customers.
- Identify new business opportunities and drive sales growth across the region.
- Understand and interpret customer specifications and technical requirements.
- Recommend and specify the most suitable pumping solutions for each application.
- Liaise with leading pump manufacturers to identify the best equipment options.
- Prepare and present technical and commercial proposals.
- Provide product expertise and technical support to customers and colleagues.
- Collaborate closely with the wider Process Equipment team to achieve business goals.
- Manage customer accounts and support projects from enquiry through to order completion.
Skills & Experience
Essential
- Proven experience in sales, business development, or account management within an engineering environment.
- Strong mechanical engineering knowledge and practical understanding of pumping equipment.
- Experience reviewing pump specifications and selecting suitable pumping solutions.
- Ability to manage multiple opportunities and priorities effectively.
- Strong commercial awareness and a customer-focused mindset.
- Excellent communication, relationship-building, and presentation skills.
- Competent in Microsoft Office applications, including Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
Desirable
- Qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Established knowledge of industrial markets across Scotland and Northern England.
- Experience working with customers in the Oil & Gas, Petrochemical, Industrial, or Food & Beverage sectors.
- Familiarity with major pump manufacturers and process equipment applications.
About You
You are:
- Self-motivated, proactive, and results-driven.
- Comfortable engaging with customers at all levels.
- Skilled at solving technical challenges and delivering practical solutions.
- Equally effective working independently, or as part of a collaborative team.
- Passionate about building relationships and creating new opportunities.
Salary & Benefits
- Competitive salary, dependent on experience
- Company car allowance
- Company pension scheme
Why Join Us?
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a well-established and growing engineering business where your technical expertise and commercial drive will make a real impact. You’ll work with industry-leading products, develop strong customer partnerships, and play a key role in shaping future growth.
Ready to take the next step in your engineering sales career? We’d love to hear from you.
