Area Sales Manager
Sulzer · Birmingham
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.
About the role
Are you ready to take your career to the next level with a world-leading engineering company? At Sulzer, we operate through a network of advanced service centers in the UK sites and over 100 global service sites, offering cutting-edge solutions for parts, maintenance, and repairs related to pumps, turbines, compressors, motors, and generators. We service not only our own original equipment but also third-party rotating equipment, ensuring sustainability and cost-effectiveness throughout their life cycle. Our industry-leading product experts offer unparalleled technical support, and our capabilities range from local site services to large machine refurbishment and upgrade. We are committed to investing in and growing our market share in essential industries through key partnerships.e have an exciting challenge in the Midlands. This role will involve driving our growth in the area, covering the entire Midlands. You’ll be at the forefront of building new partnerships, opening doors, and getting Sulzer in front of prospective clients. It’s a pivotal role that requires both resilience and a strategic approach to establish Sulzer’s presence and grow our customer base in a region primed for expansion.
Your main tasks and responsibilities will include:
Develop and maintain strong connections with both existing and potential clients. Understand their unique challenges and collaborate to create bespoke solutions that meet their needs.
Carry out in-depth research within your region to uncover new sales leads, particularly for electric rotating machinery maintenance, including generators, motors, and transformers. Provide insightful market feedback to continuously enhance Sulzer's offerings.
Offer support and guidance to customers, showcasing Sulzer's innovative products and services to address complex engineering problems.
Pursue new business opportunities to drive revenue growth.
What You’ll Need to Succeed
A proven track record in technical sales with a deep understanding of the sales process.
Extensive knowledge of rotating machinery, including pumps, gearboxes compressors, motors, generators, transformers etc.
Exceptional communication and presentation skills, capable of conveying technical information to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
What we offer you
A competitive basic salary
Annual personal bonus scheme based on company and personal performance
The option of a car or allowance
33 days annual leave.
Defined pension contributions.
Access to Medicash helping you cover everyday health costs like dental optical and physiotherapy plus a range of wellbeing perks.
Confidential support via Employee Assistance Programmes.
Access to discounts on shopping entertainment lifestyle plus opportunity to apply for Costco membership.
Discounted personal car leasing for you your family and friends.
Long Service Awards celebrating your commitment.
Continuous learning opportunities through Sulzer Learning Pathways.
Were proud to support those whove served. Sulzer is a Bronze Award holder under the MoDs Defence Employer Recognition Scheme meaning we actively welcome and support ex-military personnel and reservists in building successful careers with us.
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 2026 in Brazil, Canada, China, Finland, Germany, Ireland, Mexico, Switzerland, South Africa, the UK and the USA.
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