Job Description
AV Industrial Products Ltd is a leading supplier of Anti-Vibration Mountings and Rubber Engineering Components.Due to our continued growth, we have an exciting opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join our team.The role is a full time, permanent position, with our office based in Wigston, Leicester. Preferably the right person will be able to commute into the Wigston office, however all sales regions are enjoying continued growth and so all candidate locations will be considered, with home working a possibility. Normal working hours are Monday to Friday 08:30 - 17:00 however depending upon the demands of the role you will be expected to work outside of these.AbilitiesYou should have enthusiasm and drive to generate sales with good business acumenBe confident and personable plus able to work under some pressureYou should have self-motivation and be able to work under own initiativeSkillsFull driving licenseHave good negotiation skillsAble to represent the company in a professional mannerConversant with Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.Familiar with measurement equipment such as verniers, however training can be providedGood communication at all levelsExperienceSome knowledge of mechanical systems or an engineering background would be beneficialHave previous field sales experienceHaving previously sold engineered products from B2B would be beneficial, however training can be providedExperience with prospecting and generating new business sales would be beneficial, however training can be providedDuties and ResponsibilitiesProspecting, cold calling and generating new business salesArranging and performing customer visitsHave an ability to carry out technical discussions & commercial discussionsOrganise your own diary with good time keepingDepending upon your geographic region you may be required to work from your home, with full technical support provided from our Leicester SiteYou will be provided with a car, laptop, phone, business expensesYou will receive direction from and report to the Sales DirectorPossible overnight stays, including overseasPossible exhibition participationDepending upon experience training for the above duties can be provided as necessaryBenefitsIn return you will receive a generous salary, bonus and pension20 days annual holiday plus mandatoryProduct training will be provided.H&S equipment providedOpportunity for the right candidate to progress in the company.TPBN1_UKTJ