Technical Area Sales Manager

Kliklok International Limited a Syntegon company • Bristol

  • Full-time

Hengrove Park Estate, Western Dr, B S14 0AY Bristol

from today


We are ready to try something new. Are you?

Together with 7,300 colleagues at 49 locations in over 20 countries, we are the strategic lifecycle partner for the pharmaceutical, biotechnology, and food industries. With streamlined processes, innovative technologies, and efficient solutions, we help our customers achieve their goals. Among other examples, we ensure that vaccines are safely filled and that pharmaceuticals are produced reliably and in compliance with regulations. We even help package your favorite chocolate and snacks quickly and with high precision.

We at Kliklok, a Syntegon company based in Bristol, UK, have been a global leader in secondary packaging machinery for over 50 years, serving industries such as bakery, snack, cereal, frozen and refrigerated foods, and confectionery. We design, manufacture, and deliver innovative cartoners, sleevers, and handling equipment worldwide, supported by our trusted global partners and dedicated service.

Become part of our team and apply now!

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What you can expect:

The role focuses on growing sales of Kliklok packaging machinery across assigned EMEA markets. Strong customer relationships and tailored technical solutions will support this growth.

  • Develop and implement sales plans for France, the Netherlands, Germany, Spain, Portugal and the Middle East.
  • Manage existing customer relationships and develop new business opportunities.
  • Advise customers on technical solutions and deliver product demonstrations.
  • Work with engineering and product development teams to address customer needs.
  • Represent Kliklok at trade fairs, customer meetings and industry events.
  • Monitor market developments and competitor activity to identify sales opportunities.

This role requires international travel for approximately 50% of your working time.

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What you'll bring:

What You Bring

  • Proven experience in technical sales, preferably within industrial machinery, automation or packaging technology.
  • A bachelor’s degree in engineering, business or a related field, or equivalent professional experience.
  • Confident communication in English. German, French, Spanish, Portuguese or Dutch is an advantage.
  • Experience with customer relationship management systems and sales tools.
  • Clear presentation skills and confidence in customer negotiations.
  • A valid driving licence and willingness to travel internationally

Candidates should be based within the EMEA region. The position follows an agreed hybrid-working arrangement connected to our Bristol site.

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Additional Information

We believe work should be both rewarding and enjoyable. You’ll be part of an open-minded, supportive team where collaboration, growth, and new ideas are encouraged. Alongside this, we offer a competitive package of benefits to help you thrive both at work and in your personal life:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days holiday per year + public holidays increasing to 28 after 5 years’ service
  • Christmas shutdown period
  • Simply Health Medical Cashback plan
  • Pension Scheme with Aviva; ER contribution 4%, EE contribution 5% (min)
  • Life Assurance benefit of  7 x annual salary (Provided by Yu-Life)
  • Cycle to work/Tech Scheme (once passed probation)
  • Discretionary company bonus scheme linked to company performance

To ensure the protection of your personal data, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively through our online applicant management system — we're unable to consider applications sent by email or post.

To ensure the protection of your personal data, we kindly ask you to apply exclusively through our online applicant management system — we're unable to consider applications sent by email or post.

Any questions? We are here for you!

Vitoria Oliveira Lopes Moreno

 

Compelling Reasons to join us:

Your Attractive Compensation Package

Benefit from competitive salaries and attractive additional benefits.

Your Work-Life Balance

For a better balance between work and personal life, we support you with flexible working time models.

Your Development

We support your career with personalized training opportunities and promote your career development, for example, through our talent programs.

Your Contribution

Sustainability is part of our identity. We promote a dynamic culture of innovation where you can contribute your ideas and creativity.

Your International Environment

Immerse yourself in an intercultural work environment and work on exciting projects worldwide.

Your Health

We promote health and well-being with a variety of health offerings.

My Job. My Passion.

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Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion

Syntegon is a globally operating company that values diversity. We explicitly welcome an environment where all employees, regardless of gender, age, background, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, or special needs, are equally valued.

 

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Our application process

1. Online application
1. Online application

Apply online for one of our advertised vacancies. You can do this easily with your smartphone in just a few minutes.

2. Application review
2. Application review

We review your application with our colleagues from the specialized departments and will get back to you within a few days.

3. Getting to know each other
3. Getting to know each other

The first interview will be conducted via video interview. For the second interview, we would like to invite you to meet us in person.

4. Decision
4. Decision

We will discuss the next steps with you transparently and provide you with timely feedback on our decision.

Convinced?

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