Area Sales Manager - Materials Testing Instrumentation

Area Sales Manager – Materials Testing Instrumentation Mechatronic Capital Equipment – South England and South Wales Bristol, Swindon, Bath, Gloucester, Reading, Slough £40,000 – £45,000 Basic Salary + Company Vehicle / Car Allowance + Credit Card + £10k – 20k 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 an 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 England and South Wales 70% account management with an amount (30%) of new business. Selling a range of materials testing systems into academic institutions and end users with a host of engineering disciplines. A consultative, solutions focused sales process. Longer sales cycles (2 – 18+ months) and order values between £40k up to £500k+. The role involves an amount of travel across the territory, including Germany 2 – 3 times per year. Occasional overnights; typically, around 3 per month.The Ideal Background for the Area Sales Manager Familiar with electrical, mechanical, or mechatronic engineering principles. Commercial awareness and able to have technical sales conversations with clients. Ideally, you\’ll have CAPEX sales knowledge into the industrial, manufacturing, defence, medical, aerospace, automotive, or motorsport sectors. Existing technical sales experience or an engineer looking for a commercial role. Engineers from the armed forces looking for sales roles are advised to apply. Knowledge of Charpy, IZOD, Impact Testing, and ISO 148-1 is of distinct interest. Hold a full valid UK driving licence. Hold a valid passport 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 – £20k OTE (Uncapped) Expensed company car or £450pcm car allowance Credit Card Pension, Mobile, Laptop Enhanced sick pay On-going manufacturers training 25 days holiday plus statsPlease apply for this job online if you are interested and feel you fit the above criteria. Dave is the main points of contact for the role