Area Sales Manager

Cameron Clarke Associates; East Midlands; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier in engineering components in the East Midlands is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to join their expanding team. This full-time role offers a competitive salary of £35,000 plus bonuses and supports remote working flexibility. You will drive new business through customer engagements and possess strong negotiation and engineering skills. The ideal candidate should have at least 3 years of industry experience and be self-motivated to succeed. Opportunities for growth within the company are available.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

Product training provided

20 days annual holiday plus mandatory

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years engineering industry experience required.
• Full UK driving licence essential.
• Confident in using Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and generating new business sales.
• Arranging customer visits and conducting presentations.
• Managing time effectively for productivity.

Skills

Engineering industry experience

Negotiation skills

Communication skills

Time management

Self-motivation

Business acumen

Tools

Microsoft Office

Measurement equipment

Job description

Area Sales Manager | Leicester | Full Time | £35,000 plus yearly bonus

Our client is a leading supplier of Anti-Vibration Mountings and Rubber Engineering Components.

Due to their continued growth, they have an exciting opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join their team in a full-time, permanent role.

The company’s head office is located in Wigston, Leicester, and ideally, candidates should be within commuting distance. However, given the strong growth across all sales regions, applications from candidates based elsewhere in the UK are also welcome, and home working may be considered.

Please note - standard working hours are Monday to Friday, 08 : 30–17 : 00, but flexibility will be required to meet the demands of the role.

Are you the right person for the job?

• A minimum of 3 years’ engineering industry experience.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Strong negotiation skills.
• Confident using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.).
• Familiarity with measurement equipment (e.g., verniers) — training can be provided.
• Ability to carry out both technical and commercial discussions.
• Enthusiastic and driven, with a strong desire to generate sales.
• Confident, personable, and able to work under pressure.
• Self-motivated and capable of working independently.
• Able to represent the company in a professional manner.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Good business acumen.

What will your role look like?

• Prospecting, cold calling, and generating new business sales.
• Arranging and conducting customer visits.
• Organising your own diary and managing your time effectively.
• Representing the company professionally during meetings and presentations.
• Regular overnight stays (including international travel when required).
• Participating in exhibitions where applicable.
• Reporting to and receiving direction from the Sales Director.
• Potentially working from home, depending on geographic location, with technical support from the Leicester site.

What can you expect in return?

• A generous salary.
• Performance-related bonus.
• Pension scheme.
• 20 days of annual holiday plus mandatory.
• Product training will be provided.
• H&S equipment provided.
• Opportunity for the right candidate to progress in the company.

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