Area Sales Manager - CNC

VanRath; Northern Ireland; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading precision engineering company in Northern Ireland is seeking an Area Sales Manager to support existing clients and develop new business opportunities. Ideal candidates will have experience in CNC machining or metal cutting, excellent communication skills, and a full driving licence. This permanent full-time role offers a competitive salary, company car, and comprehensive training, along with a Monday to Friday schedule.

Benefits

Competitive base salary

Company car

Company expenses card

Comprehensive training and ongoing development

Company pension scheme

23 days annual leave + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Background in CNC machining, programming or metal cutting.
• Experience with CAD/CAM software advantageous.
• Full, clean driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support and grow business with existing customers.
• Visit customer sites across Northern Ireland.
• Prepare technical quotations and recommend machining techniques.

Skills

CNC machining or metal cutting experience

Excellent communication skills

Relationship-building skills

Education

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Manufacturing

Tools

CAD/CAM software

Job description

VANRATH are delighted to be recruiting for an Area Sales Manager on behalf of a leading precision engineering company with a long-established reputation for quality and innovation across the aerospace and automotive sectors.

This is an exceptional opportunity for an individual with CNC machining or metal cutting experience who's ready to step into a customer-facing role, supporting existing clients while developing new business opportunities across Northern Ireland.

The Role

Working as part of a collaborative and highly technical team, you'll:

• Support and grow business with existing customers while identifying new opportunities
• Visit customer sites across Northern Ireland, providing expert technical advice
• Develop and optimise machining processes for improved efficiency
• Run tooling trials and demonstrations, collaborating with technical teams locally and in the UK
• Prepare technical quotations and recommend machining techniques for specific jobs
• Ensure quality control and provide troubleshooting support where required

The Ideal Candidate

• Background in CNC machining, programming or metal cutting (ideal)
• Ideally an apprenticeship in Mechanical Manufacturing (not essential)
• Experience with CAD/CAM software advantageous
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Full, clean driving licence
• Based in Northern Ireland

The Package

• Competitive base salary
• Company car, laptop, iPad & iPhone
• Company expenses card
• Comprehensive training and ongoing development
• Company pension scheme
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Permanent, full-time role - Monday to Friday schedule

This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Sales Manager or Sales Engineer looking to join a global leader in their industry and play a key role in driving growth.

For further information or to apply in confidence, contact VANRATH today.