Area Sales Engineer - South

Area Sales Engineer - South

Reference number: 71171

	Southern Area
	Full Time (Permanent)
	Undisclosed
	ARBURG Ltd
	Injection moulding machinery, automation solutions and digital manufacturing technologies
	06/11/2026
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Job overview

We are seeking an ambitious and customer-focused Area Sales Engineer to join our UK sales team and drive continued growth across the South of England.

Reporting to the Sales Director, this is a field-based role responsible for developing existing customer relationships, identifying new business opportunities and promoting ARBURG's market-leading portfolio of machinery, automation solutions and digital technologies.

The successful candidate will work closely with customers and colleagues across Sales, Service and Applications, helping to deliver innovative solutions that create long-term value for our customers and support ARBURG's continued success.

 

Please note: ARBURG does not accept speculative CVs from recruitment agencies. Recruitment partners will only be engaged through our approved supplier process, and no agency fees will be payable for unsolicited candidate submissions.

Company overview

ARBURG is a global technology leader in injection moulding machinery, automation solutions and digital manufacturing technologies. With a strong reputation for innovation, quality and customer partnership, we support manufacturers across a wide range of industries in achieving their production and business objectives.

As a family-owned business with a global presence, ARBURG combines the stability of an established market leader with the forward-thinking mindset of an innovative technology company. Our success is built on the expertise, dedication and passion of our people. We foster a culture of collaboration, continuous improvement and customer focus, empowering employees to contribute to meaningful projects that shape the future of manufacturing. By investing in our people, technologies and partnerships, we continue to drive innovation and deliver exceptional value to customers worldwide.

Role responsibilities

• Develop and strengthen relationships with existing customers across the assigned territory.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within target markets.
• Promote ARBURG machinery, automation solutions, digital products and associated services.
• Provide commercially and technically appropriate solutions to meet customer requirements.
• Maintain a structured programme of customer visits, business development activities and opportunity management.
• Prepare quotations and proposals whilst supporting customers throughout the sales process.
• Collaborate effectively with internal departments to ensure a seamless customer experience.
• Monitor market trends and competitor activity to identify growth opportunities.

Benefits/package

• Highly competitive salary and rewarding commission structure.
• Company vehicle.
• Enhanced pension scheme.
• Private healthcare.
• Life assurance.
• Generous annual leave entitlement.
• Ongoing training and professional development.
• The opportunity to work for a globally respected, family-owned engineering brand.

Qualifications/experience required

Essential

• Educated to A-Level, NVQ Level 3, Apprenticeship, HNC/HND or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Manufacturing, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Polymer Science, Business or a related discipline.
• Excellent level of computing skills using Microsoft Office and Windows.
• Experience in a technical sales, engineering sales or business development role.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial awareness with a customer-focused approach.
• Ability to manage and develop a sales territory effectively.
• Full UK driving licence with no endorsments.

Desirable

• Experience within manufacturing, engineering, machinery, automation or plastics processing industries.
• Capital equipment sales experience.
• Knowledge of injection moulding, automation or Industry 4.0 technologies.
• Technical, engineering or polymer science qualification.