Area Sales Manager

Verto People; Slough; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global electrical engineering manufacturer is seeking a Sales Engineer to drive sales of LV/MV switchgear and related solutions in the UK. Candidates should have a solid background in electrical distribution sales and experience in preparing tenders and proposals. Competitive salary of £55k - £60k plus additional benefits, including a car allowance and a comprehensive bonus scheme.

Benefits

£568 car allowance per month

High bonus scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

8% pension contribution

Laptop, mobile phone

Additional company benefits

Qualifications

• Proven background in switchgear sales.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV switchgear and related systems.
• Experience in preparing quotations and proposals.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of switchgear and related solutions.
• Prepare quotations and proposals for projects.
• Attend meetings with stakeholders to secure specifications.

Skills

Sales Engineering

Electrical Distribution Sales

Switchgear Knowledge

Education

Electrical engineering qualification (Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent)

Job description

Overview

Sales Engineer / Area Sales Manager / Sales Manager required to join a global electrical engineering manufacturer.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales of LV/MV switchgear, power switching devices, circuit protection, and metering solutions across London and surrounding areas.
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and tender documents for switchgear panels and distribution projects.
• Attend pre- and post-tender meetings with consultants, contractors, and panel builders to secure switchgear specifications.
• Influence designs for switchboards, busbar systems, protection devices, and metering integration.
• Provide technical support on switchgear assemblies, ATS, load break switches, circuit breakers, and panel installations.
• Visit sites for commissioning, training, and handover of switchgear projects.
• Liaise with various engineering teams.

Requirements / Qualifications

• Proven background in switchgear and electrical distribution sales in roles such as Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Applications Engineer or similar.
• Strong knowledge of LV/MV switchgear including power switching, ATS, load break switches, circuit breakers, busbar systems, and metering solutions.
• Experience producing switchgear quotations, tenders, and proposals for distribution and control projects.
• Capable of supporting switchgear projects from specification and design through to commissioning.
• Established relationships with consultants, contractors, panel builders, distributors, and system integrators in the switchgear market.
• Electrical engineering qualification (Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent) desirable.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel across London and surrounding areas

Package / Benefits

• £55,000 - £60,000 depending on experience
• £568 car allowance per month
• High bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• 8% pension contribution
• Laptop, mobile phone
• Additional company benefits