Field Sales Specialist

Mettler-Toledo International Inc.; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision instruments company is seeking a motivated Field Sales Specialist to drive sales in the Food and Pharma sectors. This role requires strong sales experience, knowledge of manufacturing processes, and excellent communication skills. The company offers a competitive benefits package including a company car, generous annual leave, and career development opportunities, fostering an inclusive culture.

Benefits

Company car

25-29 days annual leave

Global career development opportunities

Family-friendly policies

Health and wellbeing programs

Trustee-based pension scheme

Qualifications

• Experience in the food and pharmaceutical sectors preferred.
• Ability to communicate value propositions effectively.
• Demonstrated relationship building and collaboration skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of products and services for Food and Pharma manufacturers.
• Develop and implement go-to-market strategies based on customer needs.
• Support product adoption across various manufacturing applications.

Skills

Sales or business development experience in Food/Pharma

Strong knowledge of manufacturing processes

Customer engagement and solution offering

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Problem-solving abilities

Job description

Our Opening and Your Responsibilities

We are looking for a motivated and skilled Field Sales Specialist to join our Product Inspection (PI) team, based in the southeast of the UK. This is a fantastic opportunity for a professional with a solid background in the Food and Pharma sectors, ideally with experience in product inspection equipment.

Key Responsibilities

• Drive sales of a broad range of products and services tailored specifically for Food and Pharma manufacturers.
• Understand customer needs to develop and implement effective go‑to‑market strategies.
• Support product adoption across various manufacturing applications.
• Build and maintain long‑term, high‑value, profitable customer accounts.
• Apply strong sales techniques to develop and strengthen relationships with new and existing customers.
• Identify and manage high‑quality sales opportunities collaboratively, making full use of available resources.

Join us and contribute to delivering innovative inspection solutions that help manufacturers maintain top quality standards. Apply today to be part of a dynamic and growing team!

What You Need to Succeed

• Sales or business development experience, preferably within the food and pharmaceutical sectors.
• Strong knowledge of food and pharmaceutical manufacturing processes, with the capability to clearly communicate value propositions.
• Demonstrated ability to engage customers, identify their challenges, and offer effective solutions.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills focused on relationship building and collaboration.
• Ability to work independently, showing initiative and strong problem‑solving abilities.
• Experience in creating sales strategies or playbooks is an advantage.

Our Offer to You

• Company car
• Annual leave starting at 25 days plus Bank Holidays, increasing to 29 days with service milestones.
• Global career development opportunities.
• Family‑friendly policies with flexible working.
• Support for individual learning and career growth.
• Option to buy or sell up to 5 extra annual leave days.
• Employee health and wellbeing programs including BUPA healthcare and Employee Assistance Program.
• Trustee‑based pension scheme with life assurance coverage.
• Inclusive and fun culture with team‑building and charity events.

About Mettler Toledo

METTLER TOLEDO is a global leader in precision instruments and services. We are renowned for innovation and quality across laboratory, process analytics, industrial, product inspection, and retailing applications. Our sales and service network is one of the most extensive in the industry. Our products are sold in more than 140 countries, and we have a direct presence in approximately 40 countries. For more information, please visit www.mt.com.

Equal Opportunity Employment

We promote equal opportunity worldwide and value diversity in our global workforce, which reflects the diversity in the many countries in which we operate internationally. Our commitment to Equal Opportunity and Diversity begins with our recruitment and selection process. We will ensure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process. If you consider yourself to have a disability or learning difficulty which means you are unable to complete the application process online, please get in touch by email to [e-mail] so that we can make alternative arrangements for you. For more information on our commitment to Sustainability, Diversity and Equal Opportunity please visit us here.