Area Sales Manager

Talent Finder; Oadby and Wigston; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of components in the UK is looking for an Area Sales Manager to join their team. The role involves generating new business sales, conducting customer visits, and representing the company professionally. Ideal candidates should have at least 2 years of experience in the Anti-Vibration or Rubber industry, strong negotiation skills, and proficiency in Microsoft Office. Potential for home working is available based on location, alongside a competitive salary and performance-related bonuses.

Benefits

Generous salary

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

20 days annual holiday

Product training

Health & Safety equipment

Qualifications

• At least 2 years’ industry experience in either the Anti-Vibration or Rubber Industry.
• A full UK driving licence is mandatory.
• Enthusiastic and driven with strong sales generation skills.

Responsibilities

• Prospecting and generating new business sales.
• Conducting customer visits and managing diary effectively.
• Representing the company in a professional manner.

Skills

Industry experience in Anti-Vibration or Rubber

Strong negotiation skills

Microsoft Office proficiency

Technical discussion capability

Excellent communication skills

Good business acumen

Job description

Area Sales Manager | Leicester | Full Time | Competitive salary 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?

• At least 2 years’ industry experience in either the Anti-Vibration or Rubber Industry
• 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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