JOB- Area Sales Manager LOCATION- South West TERM- Permanent SALARY- £45,000 - £55,000 per annum (dependant on experience) PACKAGE - Commission, Company Car, Healthcare My client works within the engineering manufacturing sector and they are looking to take on an Area Sales Manager with an electrical technical background, on a permanent basis, to cover the South West area. The Area Sales Manager will ideally have the following attributes: Previous experience working in a Field Sales role or similar in the electrical or automation sector Qualification in Electrical Engineering or similar (NVQ / HNC / HND / Degree or similar) Knowledge of PLC’s, inverter drives, relays, sensors would be ideal Previous exposure to selling to OEM’s would be ideal Have worked with a CRM system before Full UK Driving Licence is essential Have excellent communication skills both verbal and written Be self-motivated and have a positive attitude to develop business and Accounts Be keen to develop with the company long term – there are progression opportunities too The Area Sales Manager role will involve: Selling industrial automation components to companies Winning new business and developing Accounts further Managing your own diary – 1 day WFH and then out on the road for the rest of the week visiting customer sites Achieving and exceeding sales targets that are set on a monthly and yearly basis Working with the internal technical support and product management teams to ensure customer satisfaction Working to always achieve sales growth Reporting on the CRM system, providing sales forecasts and looking at market trends Being a point of contact for OEM’s to discuss the solutions they require Having excellent technical expertise around automation components If you are interested in this position, please apply with an up-to-date CV as soon as possible, along with your availability and your salary expectation.