Area Sales Manager

Pertemps; England; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A global manufacturer of control valves is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to cover the South of England and Ireland. You will be responsible for achieving sales targets and building client relationships while delivering technical presentations. The ideal candidate has a strong technical background and experience in sales within the industrial sector. The role offers a competitive salary of up to £70k plus bonuses and benefits.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in technical sales within the control valves or engineering sector.
• Strong technical background with the ability to communicate complex solutions.
• Self-motivated and comfortable working autonomously.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and exceed sales targets focusing on control valve solutions.
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities.
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Interpersonal skills

Negotiation skills

Presentation skills

Education

Degree in Engineering or HNC/HND

Job description

Overview

We are working with a leading global manufacturer of high-performance control valves who are looking for an Area Sales Manager to work across the South of England and Ireland. With a global turnover of £60m, they are poised for further growth with a range of valves servicing a number of sectors from automotive, aerospace, waste & recycling, chemical, medical devices to name a few. The business works with a number of blue-chip companies.

Role

Area Sales Manager (South of England & Ireland) – Salary: up to £70k + bonus + benefits + tool to do the job – Location: South of England

Responsibilities

• Deliver and exceed sales targets within your territory, focusing on control valve solutions
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, building a robust sales pipeline
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted technical advisor
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations to prospective and existing customers
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery and customer satisfaction
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform sales strategy
• Prepare and submit accurate sales forecasts and reports to senior management

Qualifications

• Proven track record of success in technical sales, ideally within the control valves or wider industrial/engineering sector; either from Manufacturing or Distribution
• Strong technical background, with the ability to understand and communicate complex product solutions. Degree educated Engineering qualification or HNC, HND
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working autonomously across a large territory
• Willingness to travel extensively across the South of England and Ireland

How to apply

This is a great opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join a truly global business in the control valves world. They are at the cutting edge of technological innovation and work across a number of projects in a number of high-end sectors.

Apply on-line or call Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential discussion – [e-mail]

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