Area Sales Manager (FMCG Equipment)

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking an Area Sales Manager in the FMCG sector based in Ringwood, England. The ideal candidate will manage sales cycles, engage in lead generation, and possess a degree in engineering. The role includes travel opportunities and a competitive salary structure. Applicants must have relevant sales experience and technical knowledge.

Benefits

International travel opportunities

Training and career progression

Health benefits

Tech package

Flexible hours

Qualifications

• Experience in a capital sales role is essential.
• Must have a full UK driving licence and British Passport.
• Strong ability to generate leads and develop business.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and business development in an international market.
• Attend public events and trade shows for product promotion.
• Carry out end-to-end sales cycles with multiple clients.

Skills

External capital sales experience

Technical engineering knowledge

Strategic planning and market research

Education

Degree in an engineering field

Job description

Overview

Area Sales Manager (FMCG Equipment) – Ringwood

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

Join a company that supplies bespoke capital equipment to the FMCG industry, investing in developing your skills and technical knowledge. The organisation is a leading industrial food and beverage manufacturer working with high profile brands. They provide tailor-made machinery solutions to the production process, improving efficiency and output for manufacturing sites.

You will be a vital asset to the growth of the business, supported to learn how to sell products and consult with clients to fulfil their needs. You will cover the entire sales lifecycle from lead generation to quotes and tenders, and the role requires technical engineering knowledge across a nationwide patch.

Responsibilities

• Lead generation and business development in the UK and internationally
• Strategic planning and market research to identify target areas
• 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 customer satisfaction
• Visit customer sites and demonstrate how to use the equipment/machines

Requirements / The Person

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

Additional Information

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Keywords: Ringwood, Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Engineering, FMCG, Sales, Technical Sales, Sales Manager, Capital Sales, R&D, Production, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Industrial

Reference Number: BBBH21714

Equal Opportunities: We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline; remuneration will depend on experience, qualifications and skill set.

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