Area Sales Manager - Process Instrumentation

ZipRecruiter; Thornaby-on-Tees; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier is seeking an Area Sales Manager to enhance their external sales team in the Northeast UK. The role involves account management, business growth, and achieving sales targets. The ideal candidate should have a strong sales background in relevant industries and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary and benefits, including a company car and flexible working hours.

Benefits

Company Car

Work from Home

24 Days Holiday

Life Assurance

Private Medical Insurance

Qualifications

• Proven sales experience within Instrumentation, Flow Control, Valves, Pumps, Pneumatics.
• Strong field sales background with a proven track record.

Responsibilities

• Manage market share within designated geographic areas.
• Develop and expand long-term relationships with accounts.
• Set and achieve annual and monthly sales objectives.

Skills

Sales Experience

Negotiating Skills

Communication Skills

Education

Degree in Engineering

ONC in Electrical / Instrumentation

Job description

Job Description

The Company

This is a great opportunity with a world-leading supplier in their field, privately owned, with operations in 20 countries. In the UK, they develop and manufacture bespoke products, with over 90% exported. They are offering an exciting Area Sales Manager position to join their dedicated UK external sales team. You will be responsible for account management and business growth, as well as achieving turnover and profit margin targets across the Northeast region.

Note: The ideal candidate must have proven sales experience within Instrumentation, Flow Control, Sensors, Valves, Pumps, Pneumatics, or similar.

Package and Benefits

• £50,000 + bonus (OTE £62,000)
• Company car
• Work from home role
• 37.5 hours, 8:30am – 5:15pm, early finish at 1:00pm on Fridays (flexible hours)
• 24 days holiday, increasing with service, plus paid birthday leave
• Life Assurance 4x salary, enhanced sick pay, private medical insurance, professional subscriptions

Candidate Requirements

• Proven sales experience within Instrumentation, Flow Control, Valves, Pumps, Pneumatics, or similar
• ONC in Electrical / Instrumentation (advantageous but not essential)
• Degree in Engineering (advantageous)
• Clean driving license
• Strong field sales background with a proven track record
• Strong negotiating skills
• Ability and willingness to follow management instructions and work collaboratively
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills

Key Responsibilities

• Manage market share within designated geographic areas, industries, or accounts in the Northeast region
• Develop and expand long-term relationships with nominated and global accounts
• Focus on developing new business and building customer bases in the Northeast
• Set and achieve annual and monthly sales objectives aligned with the company's strategic plan
• Follow up on leads generated by marketing activities
• Implement sales and marketing plans
• Assist in reporting, forecasting, and managing sales within assigned industries and accounts
• Provide industry and product reports as required by management
• Stay informed of market trends, competitors, and customer strategies
• Maintain accurate data in the company's CRM system
• Perform other duties as assigned by the Regional Sales Manager

Additional Notes

Candidates must have the right to live and work in the UK. Our service is free for candidates. If your skills and experience match, please call or apply, and we will contact you. For more information or to discuss your needs, contact us by phone or email for an informal, confidential chat.

Probe Technical Recruitment, providing Sales Engineering Recruitment Support since 1994.