Sovereign Labelling Machines seeks Technical Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager

Help shape the UK’s leading name in labelling and sleeving.

Sovereign Labelling Machines is growing fast and is looking for an ambitious Technical Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager to grow with the company. Candidates with extensive knowledge of packaging machinery who are interested in selling products they can genuinely be proud of are encouraged to apply.

Technical Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager

Location: UK-wide (home-based, strategically located candidates)

Package: Competitive salary + car allowance + commission on sales

About Sovereign Labelling Machines

Founded in 1993, Sovereign Labelling Machines has spent over three decades building a reputation for precision-engineered labelling and sleeving solutions. Its machines serve leading brands and co-packers across food and beverage, dairy, personal care, pharmaceuticals and more, from compact standalone units to fully integrated production lines.

Since joining ENE Group in 2018, Sovereign has been able to control the entire process and is the only supplier of labelling and sleeving solutions manufactured wholly in the UK. Its bespoke approach means the company has delivered “special” projects others said couldn't be done.

Demand is strong, its UK facility is running at full capacity, and the company is investing in its people, footprint and international presence. Sovereign has big ambitions, and this role is central to them.

The role

Sovereign is searching across the whole of the UK for the right candidate, who will be a key member of its team, responsible for:

• Identifying, developing and winning new business across brands, contract manufacturers and co-packers
• Managing and growing relationships with existing customers
• Using technical know-how to understand customer requirements and recommend the right tailored solution
• Working closely with the company's engineering and production teams to deliver tailored systems
• Representing Sovereign at industry events and exhibitions

About the candidate

• Essential: Proven experience in the packaging machinery sector, with a strong technical understanding and a track record in sales or business development
• Beneficial: Labelling or sleeving experience
• A self-motivated, commercially minded professional who builds trusted relationships
• Confident communicating with everyone from production engineers to senior decision-makers
• Based in a strategic location in the UK, with the flexibility to travel to customers

What Sovereign offers

• Competitive salary
• Car allowance
• Uncapped commission on sales (subject to confirmation)
• The chance to join a growing, UK-manufactured brand with an excellent reputation
• A supportive, friendly team where ideas count

How to apply

Sovereign Labelling Machines welcomes applications from interested candidates. Contact sales@sovereign-labelling.co.uk to find out more about the opportunity with the UK labelling and sleeving specialist.