Sales Manager Food Processing Equipment

  • WR Engineering
  • Keswick, Norfolk
  • Apr 15, 2026
Full time Engineering

Job Description

Area Sales Manager - Food Processing Equipment
East of England (90 min commute to Norwich)
50,000 - 55,000 + Commission + Car

A UK-based engineering business specialising in bespoke food processing and handling systems is looking to appoint an experienced Sales Manager.

The company designs and manufactures complete process solutions used across snack, protein, and prepared food production environments, including conveying, thermal processing, and distribution systems.



The Role

  • Develop new business across UK food manufacturers
  • Sell capital equipment and full processing lines
  • Manage projects from concept through to installation
  • Work closely with engineering teams to deliver tailored solutions
  • Build relationships with production, engineering, and operations stakeholders


Requirements

  • Proven sales experience within food processing equipment
  • Strong knowledge of:
    • Thermal processing (frying, drying, heating etc.)
    • Vibratory or horizontal conveying
    • Product handling / distribution systems
  • Experience selling bespoke or engineered solutions (not catalogue sales)
  • Comfortable with technical, consultative sales cycles

WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.