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.
Abilities
You should have enthusiasm and drive to generate sales with good business acumen
Be confident and personable plus able to work under some pressure
You should have self-motivation and be able to work under own initiative
Skills
Full driving license
Have good negotiation skills
Able to represent the company in a professional manner
Conversant with Microsoft packages including Word, Excel, Outlook, etc.
Familiar with measurement equipment such as verniers, however training can be provided
Good communication at all levels
Experience
Some knowledge of mechanical systems or an engineering background would be beneficial
Have previous field sales experience
Having previously sold engineered products from B2B would be beneficial, however training can be provided
Experience with prospecting and generating new business sales would be beneficial, however training can be provided
Duties and Responsibilities
Prospecting, cold calling and generating new business sales
Arranging and performing customer visits
Have an ability to carry out technical discussions & commercial discussions
Organise your own diary with good time keeping
Depending upon your geographic region you may be required to work from your home, with full technical support provided from our Leicester Site
You will be provided with a car, laptop, phone, business expenses
You will receive direction from and report to the Sales Director
Possible overnight stays, including overseas
Possible exhibition participation
Depending upon experience training for the above duties can be provided as necessary
Benefits
In return you will receive a generous salary, bonus and pension
20 days annual holiday plus mandatory
Product training will be provided.
H&S equipment provided
Opportunity for the right candidate to progress in the company.
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