Overview

Area Sales Manager

£35,000pa (negotiable d.o.e) + excellent commission package O.T.E at least £50,000pa , M14 5BJ, 31 days holiday, company car, training, permanent

Due to internal progression, a UK manufacturer of capital machinery has an exciting opportunity for a Area Sales Manager to join their established team. You will promote product ranges to both prospect and existing clients throughout designated sales area (Manchester/North West and M46 Corridor).

Responsibilities

• Effectively planning a sales cycle for territory area to maximise revenue stream
• Pro-actively conducting sales cycle of sales calls/appointment setting, and territory mapping (cold calling)
• Visiting clients sites, understanding clients needs for products, educating clients on the best machinery option to fulfil their manufacturing needs, negotiating prices (optimising profit margins), closing sale
• Arranging demonstrations for existing and prospect clients at Head Office showroom based in Northamptonshire
• Liaising with internal departments at Head Office including Sale Office, Service and Workshop Teams in relation order requirements, and follow order progress to installation date, and providing initial after-care
• Supporting other Area Sales Managers and Sales Director on projects and tenders when required

Qualifications

• Demonstrated previous successful sales experience of capital machinery, material handling systems or tooling
• Strong engineering/technical mindset
• Positive, proactive and determined mindset to sales
• Excellent communicator with a friendly, confident manner during sales calls and in-person presentations
• Willing to be 1 to 1 supported to become familiar with company product range, policies and procedures (initials first 2 weeks will be based at Head Office - Northamptonshire)
• Experience in Field Sales, Sales Engineering, or a Field Account Manager position is advantageous

Benefits

• Negotiable basic d.o.e
• Excellent individual and pool commission structure
• Company: permanent role
• Friendly supportive team environment
• Christmas shut down
• Hybrid working: maximum 2 days per week from home, 3 days territory based (some overnight stays will be required)
• Location: Northamptonshire manufacturing company with 60+ years established history
• Salary: £35,000pa negotiable plus commissions; O.T.E at least £50,000pa
• Includes 31 days holiday and company car

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy