Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Account Manager / Technical Sales Executive required to join a renowned manufacturer of measuring equipment, metrology, non-contact measuring / optical measuring equipment, gauging products, workshop tools, hardness testers, engineering hand tools and other products used in manufacturing and precision engineering.  The Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer will cover the East Midlands up to Yorkshire and to the East of the UK (including CV, NN, LE, PE, NR, DE, NG, LN, S, DN, YO, LS, WF, HU and HG postcodes) and can be based anywhere within this patch. The successful Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer must have a background in mechanical engineering sales. We’re looking for a background selling mechanical products/equipment, components, metrology, measuring instruments, industrial measurement equipment, precision tools, workholding, workshop tools, machine tools / accessories, cutting tools, machining products, or a background in sales with a mechanical engineering qualification, as product training will be provided. Package Competitive salary Uncapped commission Company car 5% pension 33 days holiday plus 3 days over Christmas Private healthcare Role Support the implementation of the Sales strategy Selling measuring tools, metrology, engineering products, non contact measuring / optical measuring equipment, gauging products, workshop tools, hardness testers to End Users and via industrial distribution Manage and support an existing customer base Customer visits Working from home covering the East Midlands up to Yorkshire and to the East of the UK (including CV, NN, LE, PE, NR, DE, NG, LN, S, DN, YO, LS, WF, HU and HG postcodes) Selling into the precision engineering / manufacturing industry (including Aerospace, Automotive, Machine Tools, Machining, Defence, etc). Manage own appointments with Buyers/Engineers of existing and prospective customers Develop business relationships with certain Key accounts to maximise business Identify and pursue new opportunities Work alongside Specialists to develop technical customer quotations Attend exhibitions Requirements Experience as an Area Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Technical Sales Executive or internal sales engineer looking to progress into area sales.   An engineering sales background – experience selling engineering products, metrology, measuring instruments, industrial measurement equipment, precision tools, workholding, workshop tools, machine tools / accessories, cutting tools, machining products, or similar would be of beneficial but product training will be provided Engineering qualificaton / apprentice trained would be beneficial Based on patch - East Midlands up to Yorkshire and to the East of the UK (including CV, NN, LE, PE, NR, DE, NG, LN, S, DN, YO, LS, WF, HU and HG postcodes) Full UK driving license