Graduate Area Sales Manager - Engineering / International Travel

Location: Hull (with international travel)

Are you a recent graduate with a degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related technical discipline who wants to combine your engineering knowledge with a career in international sales?

We are recruiting on behalf of a specialist engineering manufacturer who design and supply equipment to customers worldwide. They are looking for a Graduate Area Sales Manager to join their team in Hull. This is an excellent opportunity for someone with strong technical foundations who wants to step into a commercial role with real career progression.

The Role:

• Build and develop strong customer relationships across designated territories.
• Visit client sites in the UK and overseas to support sales and projects.
• Investigate current and future business opportunities with existing and new customers.
• Support with quotations, proposals, and order processing.
• Work closely with engineering and commercial teams to deliver solutions for clients.
• Contribute ideas to sales and marketing strategy while gaining hands-on industry experience.

About You:

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related subject.
• Confident communicator with the ability to build rapport quickly.
• Highly organised, motivated, and keen to learn.
• Willing to travel internationally (essential).
• A person who has an interest in sales who wants to build a career in this area.
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office.
• A second European language (ideally Spanish) would be a distinct advantage.

What’s on Offer:

• A competitive graduate salary with clear progression opportunities.
• Full training and mentoring from experienced Sales and Engineering Managers.
• Exposure to international markets and travel from an early stage.
• The chance to shape a rewarding career in technical sales within a global engineering business.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a graduate who is ready to combine technical knowledge with customer-facing skills in a role that offers genuine scope for development and international exposure.

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Sales and Engineering
• Industries: Manufacturing and Engineering Services