Area Sales Engineer

Area Sales Engineer-Full Time-Reading,United Kingdom

Sulzer is a leading engineering company with a proud heritage of innovation. Join our global team to grow your expertise and develop innovative solutions that enable a prosperous and more sustainable society.

Sulzer is a renowned leader in fluid engineering, with over a century of excellence in pumps, agitators, compressors, and critical rotating equipment across diverse industries. Our UK network of Service Centres is one of the strongest in the industry, delivering world-class electro-mechanical, pump, and turbo services to power generation, marine, oil & gas, water, and renewables sectors. Backed by exceptional technical expertise and a culture of collaboration, Sulzer provides complete service solutions that keep critical equipment running smoothly.

We're seeking an Area Sales Engineer to drive new business growth and strengthen customer relationships within a designated UK territory. As part of Sulzer's Services team, you'll leverage our UK footprint and capabilities to identify opportunities, deliver bespoke solutions, and shape long-term partnerships.

Your main tasks and responsibilities:

• Develop and execute a sales plan, identifying priority targets, leads, and opportunities across electro-mechanical, pump, and turbo service lines.
• Research and understand customer profiles and market trends to tailor compelling pitches.
• Build strong, productive relationships with both new and existing customers.
• Collaborate closely with Service Centres and engineering teams to ensure technical solutions are delivered seamlessly.
• Drive cross-selling and upselling opportunities, presenting Sulzer's complete service offering.
• Own and exceed allocated sales targets, contributing to the growth of Sulzer's UK business.

To succeed in this role, you will need:

• Proven success in sales within a fast-paced service environment.
• Strong track record of generating new business and developing customer relationships.
• Commercial acumen with the ability to sell value propositions.
• Familiarity with engineering products or aftermarket services
• Excellent communication, presentation, and organisational skills.
• Resilient, proactive, and results-focused with a collaborative mindset.
• Knowledge of CRM systems (e.g. Salesforce) and basic P&L understanding.

What We Offer You

• Home working flexibility
• The option of a car or car allowance (EV options are available)
• 33 days annual leave
• Defined contribution pension scheme
• Confidential Employee Assistance Programmes
• Wide range of retail and lifestyle discounts
• Discounted personal car leasing
• Long Service Awards
• Continuous learning and development through Sulzer Learning Pathways
• A chance to be part of a UK-wide network of cutting-edge Service Centres with global backing.
• Opportunities to work across multiple sectors with a broad portfolio of service solutions.
• Ongoing professional development and career progression opportunities within Sulzer's global organisation.

Do you have a question about the role?

Reach out to Daniel Faulkner at . Our team is looking forward hearing from you!

Sulzer is an equal opportunity employer. We believe in the strength of a diverse workforce and are committed to offering an inclusive work environment.

We are proud to be recognized as a Top Employer 2025 in Brazil, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.

Sulzer is a global leader in critical applications for core infrastructure and processes for large essential industries around the world. We ensure the security, quality and durability of critical goods and services by supporting energy security, natural resource management and efficiencies in process industries. This in turn supports the transition to a circular economy. Our integrated solutions add significant value by enabling energy efficiency, carbon emissions and pollution reduction, and process efficiency improvements. Customers benefit from our commitment to innovation, performance and quality through our responsive network of 160 world-class manufacturing facilities and service centers across the globe. Sulzer has been headquartered in Winterthur, Switzerland, since 1834. In 2023, our 13'130 employees delivered revenues of CHF 3.3 billion. Our shares are traded on the SIX Swiss Exchange (SIX: SUN).