Technology & engineering sales jobs in Plymouth
Plymouth's manufacturing and engineering base is one of the densest in the country, which means more commercial roles selling genuinely technical products than almost anywhere else in the South West. If you are a sales professional in the city, we work with employers across the Freeport, the marine and defence supply chain and the wider Plymouth Manufacturers' Group to find roles that match your technical strength.
A real commercial career, without leaving Devon
Plymouth is the largest manufacturing and engineering hub in southern England, with around 16,500 people employed in the sector and a roll-call of major employers from Babcock and Princess Yachts to BD and Kawasaki. It is also a marine, defence and advanced-manufacturing centre of national importance, and that scale creates serious demand for technical sales talent.
Plymouth has one of the highest concentrations of manufacturing and engineering employment in the UK, with the Plymouth Manufacturers' Group alone bringing together more than 50 companies, including Babcock International, Princess Yachts, BD (Becton Dickinson), Kawasaki Precision Machinery and Mars Wrigley. The city is home to Devonport, the largest naval base in Western Europe, over 300 marine businesses, and a Freeport spanning South Yard, Langage and Sherford targeting marine, defence, space, advanced manufacturing and clean energy.
Sales roles we recruit in Plymouth
Advanced manufacturing
Local employers across Plymouth hiring commercial people who can sell into this market.
Marine & autonomy
Local employers across Plymouth hiring commercial people who can sell into this market.
Defence & nuclear
Local employers across Plymouth hiring commercial people who can sell into this market.
Well placed for roles across the region
Plymouth anchors the western end of our patch, around 45 minutes from Newton Abbot and an hour from Torbay on the A38, with strong rail links along the south coast. For sales professionals it offers the largest single concentration of technical commercial roles in the region.
- Specialist focus on technology and engineering sales
- Direct introductions to local employers, not a database
- Honest advice on salary, progression and fit
- Free to register, with fees always paid by the employer
Sales jobs in Plymouth: common questions
What sales jobs are available in Plymouth?
We recruit across technology and engineering sales in Plymouth, including roles such as Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Sales Engineer, Channel Manager and sales leadership positions. Register with us to be matched to live and upcoming roles.
Do I need a technical background to work in sales in Plymouth?
Not necessarily. Many of our Plymouth clients value commercial ability and a willingness to learn their product as much as a formal technical qualification. We will talk through your experience and point you towards the roles that fit.
How does Emmerson Ross help candidates in Plymouth?
We are a Paignton-based specialist, so we know the Plymouth market personally. We represent you directly to local technology and engineering employers, advise on salary and progression, and help you find a role worth committing to rather than just the next vacancy.
Is registering with Emmerson Ross free for candidates?
Yes. Registering as a candidate is completely free. Our fees are paid by the employers who hire through us, so there is never a charge to you.
Looking further afield?
We recruit technology and engineering sales talent right across South Devon. Explore sales jobs in other towns we cover:
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Ready for your next sales move in Plymouth?
Register your CV and we will match you to technology and engineering sales roles across Plymouth and the wider region, or get in touch for a confidential chat.