1. Market leader industrial premium connectors
2. Broad customer base across Engineering, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage plus more
About Our Client
Global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical power connection systems for industrial environments, including ATEX-rated areas. As an independent, family-owned business with over 500 employees worldwide, the take pride in our high-quality products and customer-focused approach. Operating in Europe, America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, we deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's most demanding industries.
Job Description
We are looking for an Area Sales Engineer to cover the UK Western Region, M6 & M4 corridor. This is a home-based role requiring regular travel within the territory, with occasional overnight stays.As an Area Sales Engineer, you will:
3. Promote and sell connectors (industrial), products across various industries:
4. Manage both direct sales and specialist distributor relationships
5. Identify and develop new business opportunities to achieve sales targets
6. Support and grow existing customer accounts
7. Work on projects from specification through to sales conversion
8. Collaborate with colleagues to manage cross-territory projects efficiently
9. Use our CRM system to log activities and plan sales strategies
10. Report weekly to the Country Sales Manager, UK & Ireland
The Successful Applicant
The Area Sales Engineer will have:
11. Track record in B2B industrial sales, preferably within manufactured industrial product.
12. Industry Knowledge: Proven track record of working with any of the following coupled with distribution - end-users.
13. Sales Skills: Strong ability to manage relationships, identify opportunities, and close deals
14. CRM Proficiency: Comfortable using CRM tools for planning and reporting
15. Personal Attributes: Motivated, customer-focused, proactive, reliable, and patient
Why join:
16. Market leader in a niche sector with premium, high-value products
17. Broad customer base across Defence, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Transport, and more
18. Strong company presence at industry trade fairs
19. Comprehensive marketing, technical, and customer support
20. Dedicated training resources and sophisticated CRM tools
What's on Offer
Home based role but living on patch - M6 corridor £50k base Performance bonus up to £15kCompany car (leased)Laptop & mobile phoneContributory pension