Area Sales Manager - Materials Testing

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job description

Job Description

Area Sales Manager - Materials Testing

Mechatronic Capital Equipment - South West England and South Wales

Bristol, Bath, Gloucester, Cardiff

£40,000 - £45,000 Basic Salary + Company Vehicle / Car Allowance + Credit Card + £10k - 15k OTE (uncapped) + Benefits

• Fantastic opportunity to work for a market leading company selling a range of materials testing capex.
• Great role for someone with a strong mechatronics, electromechanical or electrical background and B2B sales experience of a technical product.
• Excellent progression and training opportunities.
• Rare and unique opportunity with a company boasting excellent staff retention.

The Company recruiting for Area Sales Manager

• This forward-thinking and growing company is a true recognisable force across 20+ different engineering sectors and disciplines.
• Being established for over 150 years, they pride themselves on the quality of their equipment and service offering.
• You have a rare opportunity to join this technologically advanced business as they look to expand their sales team.
• In return for your experience, they can offer a very rewarding career and benefits package.

The Role of Area Sales Manager

• A field-based area sales management role covering a territory of South West England and South Wales.
• 80% account management with a small amount (20%) of new business.
• Selling a range of materials testing systems into academic institutions and end users with a host of engineering disciplines.
• Longer sales cycles (2 - 18+ months) and order values between £10k up to £500k+.
• The role involves an amount of travel across the territory, including Germany twice per year.
• Occasional overnights; typically, around 3 per month.
• Full UK drivers' licence and right to work in the UK without sponsorship.
• Hold a valid passport.

The Candidate for the Area Sales Manager

• Familiar with electrical, mechanical, or mechatronic engineering principles.
• Commercial awareness and able to have technical sales conversations with clients.
• Existing technical sales experience or an engineer looking for a commercial role.
• Knowledge of Charpy, IZOD, Impact Testing, and ISO 148-1 is of distinct interest.
• Hold a full valid UK driving licence.
• Have right to work in the UK as sponsorship can't be provided.

The Package for the Area Sales Manager

• £40,000 - £45,000 basic salary, D.O.E (Scope for more with industry sales experience).
• £10k-£15k OTE (Uncapped).
• Expensed company car or £500pcm car allowance.
• Credit Card.
• Pension, Mobile, Laptop.
• Enhanced sick pay (75 days full pay).
• On-going manufacturers training.
• 25 days holiday plus stats.

Please apply for this job online if you are interested and feel you fit the above criteria.

Dave is the main point of contact for the role.