Account Manager Welding & Compressed Air Equipment

JR United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial equipment supplier is seeking an Account Manager for welding and compressed air equipment in Bristol. The ideal candidate has B2B sales experience, strong account management skills, and will manage a diverse portfolio of products. This role offers a competitive salary of £35,000-£40,000, a car allowance, and opportunities for bonus earnings. The successful applicant will be responsible for managing active accounts and conducting regular customer visits.

Benefits

£400 car allowance or fully expensed plug-in hybrid car

Discretionary bonus (typically 12-15%)

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Proven B2B field sales experience in sectors like automotive, engineering, agricultural, or construction.
• Knowledge of welding, metalworking, air compressors, automotive equipment, or similar products (training provided).
• Experience in selling to trade retail customers.

Responsibilities

• Field sales, selling a range of high-quality welding and compressed air equipment.
• Managing a portfolio of over 1,300 products.
• Conducting 2-3 customer visits per day, four days a week.

Skills

B2B field sales experience

Knowledge of welding and compressed air equipment

Strong account management skills

Relationship-building skills

Sales success evidence

CRM experience

Presentation skills

Job description

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Account Manager Welding & Compressed Air Equipment, Bristol

Client: Mitchell Maguire

Location: Bristol, United Kingdom

Job Category: Other

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Yes

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Posted:

04.08.2025

Expiry Date:

18.09.2025

Job Description:

Account Manager Welding & Compressed Air Equipment

Job Title: Business Development Manager Welding & Compressed Air Equipment

Industry Sector: Automotive, Agricultural, Engineering, Construction, Compressed Air, Welding, Power Equipment, Woodworking, Heaters and Industrial Equipment

Areas to be covered: West Midlands & South West (area includes all postcodes that are south and west of TF, WS, WV, B, CV, GL, SN, SP, and BH)

Remuneration: £35,000-£40,000 Neg. + discretionary bonus (typically 12-15%)

Benefits: £400 car allowance or fully expensed plug-in hybrid car & benefits package

The role involves:

• Field sales, selling a range of high-quality transformer-based welding and compressed air equipment
• Managing a portfolio of over 1,300 products including welding, metalworking, air compressors, tools, automotive equipment, heaters, generators, pressure washers, water pumps, woodworking equipment, etc.
• Selling to trade retail customers who sell to end users in automotive, agriculture, engineering, or construction sectors
• Managing approximately 65 active accounts with a turnover of over £20,000 each
• Revenue responsibility of circa £1.6m, with 75% from managed accounts
• Conducting 2-3 customer visits per day, four days a week, with team meetings every Friday
• Primarily account management and development, maximizing existing relationships

The ideal candidate will have:

• Proven B2B field sales experience in sectors like automotive, engineering, agricultural, or construction
• Knowledge of welding, metalworking, air compressors, automotive equipment, or similar products (training provided)
• Experience in selling to trade retail customers
• Strong account management and relationship-building skills
• Track record of growing large accounts
• Willingness to travel with occasional overnight stays
• Evidence of sales success and account development
• CRM experience and strong presentation skills

About the company:

• Established over 50 years ago
• Privately owned
• Specialist construction field sales recruitment consultancy focusing on automotive, agricultural, engineering, construction, compressed air, welding, power, woodworking, heaters, and industrial equipment