Area Sales Manager

Primaire Consulting Ltd; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in the Control & Automation sector is seeking an Area Sales Manager to join their growing sales team. This role involves driving sales initiatives, managing customer interactions, and developing strategies for the Midlands & North West. The ideal candidate will possess strong technical knowledge and proven sales skills, looking to advance their career in a dynamic environment.

Qualifications

• Able to work under pressure and manage time effectively.
• Friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills.
• Technical knowledge about product lines and sales processes.

Responsibilities

• Manage customer interactions and maintain CRM records.
• Plan and execute sales strategies across the Midlands & North West.
• Promote product benefits through various channels including LinkedIn.

Skills

Time Management

Communication

Technical Knowledge

Customer Interaction

Education

HNC/HND in Electrical or Control Engineering

Tools

CRM Software

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Outlook

Microsoft Word

Microsoft PowerPoint

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Are you looking to advance your career in the Control & Automation components industry? You will be working for a fast-growing manufacturer and become an integral part of their sales team as an Area Sales Manager to cover the Midlands & North West regions.

My client manufacture a comprehensive range of Control & Automation Components and work with a wide network of Wholesale customers.

Responsibilities:

• Take ownership of customer interactions.
• Be technically knowledgeable about all product lines sold by the business.
• Pre-qualify requests for quotations with calls where appropriate.
• Follow, plan, and execute nationwide sales strategies.
• Follow up on visits and maintain records of your sales pipeline.
• Maintain CRM records for discounts, contacts, and carriage for any customer you interact with.
• Comfortably call non-buying, turned down, and new customers to arrange initial meetings.
• Actively promote product benefits and value statements on LinkedIn.
• Plan and execute marketing events throughout the financial year.
• Take ownership of assigned accounts, monitor quotes, orders, and delivery issues, and visit customers regularly to stay informed about their business.

Qualifications:

• HNC/HND or higher in electrical or control engineering (Not essential)
• Ability to work well under pressure.
• Friendly, approachable, and enjoys speaking to people on the phone.
• Excellent time management skills and the ability to regulate time under stressful conditions.
• Proficiency in IT, especially with Excel, Outlook, Word, and PowerPoint.

This role with suit someone currently working in Internal sales looking to take the next step in their career or someone working for one of the major Electrical wholesalers in a similar position.

Not all job details are advertised due to client confidentiality. For further information on the specified vacancy, please contact Ben Russell on 0161 6676021 / [e-mail]

Seniority level

• Seniority level

  Associate

Employment type

• Employment type

  Full-time

Job function

• Job function

  Business Development and Sales

• Industries

  Electrical Equipment Manufacturing, Wholesale, and Wholesale Appliances, Electrical, and Electronics

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