Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager - World Leading Labelling Systems Manufacturer Area Sales Manager required to join a world leading manufacturer of bespoke label application systems. In this role you will cover the South-West of the UK, working with a wide customer base from sole-traders to blue-chip companies across pharmaceutical, food and beverage industries. This role has come available due to an impending retirement, therefore the role will offer a good mix of business development opportunities as well as accounts you can inherit. The Package: Salary - £45,000-£50,000 Monthly paid OTE (1% based on a £1m target in first year) Annual bonus Company car - Golf GTE Hybrid The Role: Overseeing all sales activities within the designated territory from initial customer enquiry through the quotation phase and up to the final point of sale. Achieve pre-determined sales targets for the territory. Prepare a sales strategy to meet defined targets. Maximise profitability from sales achieved. Provide an accurate and reliable interpretation of the customer's requirements to ensure supplied goods are fit for purpose. Conduct customer site surveys. Attend exhibitions. Possess a detailed working knowledge of the company's entire product portfolio. Provide monthly reports detailing the area's performance. Requirements: Must have a proven track record selling end of line machinery e.g. packaging machinery, labelling machinery etc. Must have experience working in external sales. Technical experience would be highly beneficial. A current full UK driving license is an essential requirement WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent and contract jobs UK wide. WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy