Area Sales Manager

Verto People; Welwyn Garden City; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer of engineering products is seeking an Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer to drive new business development in the South East of England. The successful candidate will manage accounts, sell conveyor components and MRO products, and have good knowledge of the Food & Beverage and manufacturing industries. Competitive package includes £45K - £50K salary, bonus, and benefits.

Benefits

Company car

27 days holiday plus bank holidays

Private healthcare

Qualifications

• Experience in sales roles like Area Sales Manager, Sales Engineer or similar.
• Knowledge of the Food & Beverage or manufacturing industries.
• Willingness to cover the South East region.

Responsibilities

• New business development and account management.
• Selling conveyor components and MRO products.
• Handling customer inquiries and preparing sales contracts.

Skills

Sales experience

Customer relationship management

Product knowledge in engineering consumables

Job description

Overview

Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Sales Executive / Business Development Manager required to join a manufacturer of engineering consumables, conveyor components, belting, power transmission and MRO products used to Food & Beverage, Materials Handling, Packaging and other manufacturing industries, including bakery & confectionery, meat & poultry, fruit & vegetable and fish & seafood.

Package

£45K - £50K depending on experience plus bonus
Company car
27 days holiday plus bank holidays
Private healthcare

Role

New business development and account management
Selling conveyor components, belting, power transmission, materials handling and MRO products
Selling into the Food & Beverage, packaging, materials handling, and manufacturing industries
Have support from Product Specialists and liaise with various engineering departments
Handling customer inquiries and preparing quotations, sales and completion contracts
Working remotely covering the South East region, including Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas.

Requirements

• Experience in a sales position, Area Sales Manager, Account Manager, Sales Engineer, Sales Executive, Business Development Executive, Business Development Manager or similar
• Experience selling to end users in the Food & Beverage, packaging, materials handling, and manufacturing industries
• Full product training is provided
• Must live in the South East, including Sussex, Kent, Hampshire, Berkshire, Hertfordshire, and surrounding areas