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Area Sales Manager

Verto People Ltd

Woking

Remote

GBP 35,000 - 50,000

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An established industry player is seeking a dynamic Area Sales Manager to drive business growth in the South and South East of England. This role involves sourcing new opportunities and developing existing accounts while selling a range of valves and process equipment to key industries such as chemical and oil & gas. The ideal candidate will have a solid sales background, preferably within mechanical engineering, and a passion for building client relationships. With the flexibility of remote work and a competitive salary package, this is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional looking to make an impact in a thriving market.

Car allowance

Holiday

Pension scheme

Experience in external sales or transitioning from internal roles.
Proven track record in sales within mechanical engineering.

Sourcing new business opportunities and developing accounts.
Selling valves and process equipment in various industries.
Monitoring market activities and reporting on competitors.

Sales Techniques

Pipeline Management

Negotiation Skills

Communication Skills

Mechanical Engineering Background

Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Sales Executive required for a manufacturer of valves.

The successful Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Sales Executive will be responsible for sourcing new business opportunities and developing current and dormant accounts in the South and South East of England. You will be selling different types of valves and process equipment such as safety valves, pressure-reducing valves, and liquid level gauges mainly into chemical, oil & gas, petrochemical or similar.

The successful Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Sales Executive will ideally be based in the South and the South East of England and have a background selling valves or similar products into chemical, oil & gas, petrochemical, or similar.

This role will suit someone who is currently in an internal position looking to make the switch to external, or someone who has already established themselves in an external sales position.

Package

£35,000-£50,000 depending on experience
Car allowance
Holiday
Remote
Monday - Friday
Pension scheme

Role

Sourcing new business opportunities and developing current and dormant accounts in the South and South East of England.
Selling valve and process equipment such as safety valves, pressure-reducing valves, and liquid level gauges into the oil and gas, petrochemical, or similar.
Managing personal business according to an agreed market development strategy.
Monitor and report on market and competitor activities and provide relevant reports and information.
Attend and present at exhibitions to bring exposure to products and networking.
Communicate, liaise, and negotiate internally and externally using appropriate methods.
Work closely with various engineering departments.
Work remotely / field-based covering the South and South East of England with regular visits to customer sites.

Requirements

Experience as an Area Sales Manager, Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Key Account Manager, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Executive, or similar within a mechanical engineering environment.
Proven sales experience with familiarity of different sales techniques and pipeline management.
Experience selling valve and process equipment such as safety valves, pressure-reducing valves, and liquid level gauges, or similar.
Experience selling into industries such as – industrial, chemical, oil & gas, petrochemical, or similar.
Full UK driving license.
Working remotely, willing to cover the South and South East of England.

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