Area Sales Engineer - West UK

Michael Page (UK); England; Remote; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in electrical power connection systems seeks an Area Sales Engineer to cover the UK Western Region, M6 & M4 corridor. This home-based role involves promoting industrial connectors, managing sales relationships, and developing new business opportunities while providing excellent customer support. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in B2B sales, CRM proficiency, and a proactive approach.

Benefits

Company car (leased)

Laptop & mobile phone

Contributory pension

Performance bonus up to £15k

Comprehensive marketing and technical support

Qualifications

• Track record in B2B industrial sales, preferably with manufactured products.
• Strong ability to manage relationships and close deals.
• Comfortable using CRM tools for planning.

Responsibilities

• Promote and sell industrial connectors across various industries.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to achieve sales targets.
• Support and grow existing customer accounts.

Skills

B2B industrial sales

Sales skills

CRM proficiency

Relationship management

Job description

• Market leader industrial premium connectors
• Broad customer base across Engineering, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage plus more

About Our Client

Global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical power connection systems for industrial environments, including ATEX-rated areas. As an independent, family-owned business with over 500 employees worldwide, the take pride in our high-quality products and customer-focused approach. Operating in Europe, America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, we deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's most demanding industries.

Job Description

We are looking for an Area Sales Engineer to cover the UK Western Region, M6 & M4 corridor. This is a home-based role requiring regular travel within the territory, with occasional overnight stays.

As an Area Sales Engineer, you will:

• Promote and sell connectors (industrial), products across various industries:
• Manage both direct sales and specialist distributor relationships
• Identify and develop new business opportunities to achieve sales targets
• Support and grow existing customer accounts
• Work on projects from specification through to sales conversion
• Collaborate with colleagues to manage cross-territory projects efficiently
• Use our CRM system to log activities and plan sales strategies
• Report weekly to the Country Sales Manager, UK & Ireland

The Successful Applicant

The Area Sales Engineer will have:

• Track record in B2B industrial sales, preferably within manufactured industrial product.
• Industry Knowledge: Proven track record of working with any of the following coupled with distribution - end-users.
• Sales Skills: Strong ability to manage relationships, identify opportunities, and close deals
• CRM Proficiency: Comfortable using CRM tools for planning and reporting
• Personal Attributes: Motivated, customer-focused, proactive, reliable, and patient

Why join:

• Market leader in a niche sector with premium, high-value products
• Broad customer base across Defence, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Transport, and more
• Strong company presence at industry trade fairs
• Comprehensive marketing, technical, and customer support
• Dedicated training resources and sophisticated CRM tools

What's on Offer

Home based role but living on patch - M6 corridor



£50k base
Performance bonus up to £15k
Company car (leased)
Laptop & mobile phone
Contributory pension