Area Sales Manager (FMCG Equipment)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; England; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks an experienced Area Sales Manager for the FMCG Equipment sector. The role covers the sales cycle from lead generation to client consultations and requires capital sales experience and an engineering degree. The position offers a competitive salary with bonuses and opportunities for international travel and career growth.

Benefits

International travel opportunities

Training and career progression

Health benefits

Tech package

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Experience in an external capital sales role.
• Full UK driving licence is required.
• British Passport is needed.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and business development.
• Conduct market research to identify business opportunities.
• Attend trade shows and maintain customer relationships.
• Manage end-to-end sales cycles for multiple clients.
• Demonstrate equipment to customers at their sites.

Skills

Business development

Strategic planning

Customer relationship management

Technical sales knowledge

Education

Degree in engineering

Job description

Area Sales Manager (FMCG Equipment)

35,000 - 40,000 + 50k - 55k OTE + Commission + International Travel Opportunities + Training + Career Progression + Health Benefits + Tech Package + Flexible Hours

Ringwood

Are you an experienced sales person looking to progress your career?

Do you want to join a company who supply bespoke capital equipment to the FMCG industry, that will invest in developing your skills and technical knowledge?

This company are a leading industrial food and beverage manufacturer, working with high profile brands like Coca Cola, Pepsi, Arla and many more. They are R&D specialists who reinvent the way companies manufacture their products. They provide tailor made machinery solutions to the production process, improving efficiency and overall output for large and small scale manufacturing sites.

On offer is the opportunity to become a vital asset to the growth of the business. You will be fully supported to learn how to sell products and consult with clients to fulfil their needs. You will be covering the entire sales life cycle, from lead generation to quotes and tenders. This role requires a technical engineering knowledge, covering a nationwide patch.

This role would suit a sales person with capital sales experience, looking to join a company who operate on a global scale and provide excellent training on industry leading products.

The Role:

• Lead generation and business development in the UK and internationally
• Strategic planning and market research to identify areas of business to target
• Attend public events and trade shows to preview products and maintain customer relationships
• Carry out end to end sales cycles, with multiple customers
• Negotiate on price, quotes, specifications and client needs to ensure full customer satisfaction
• Visit customer sites and demonstrate how to use the equipment/machines

The Person:

• Degree in an engineering field
• Experience in an external capital sales role
• Full UK driving licence
• British Passport

If you are interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

Reference Number: BBBH21714

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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