Southern Area Sales Manager

Hampshire, United Kingdom
Last week
£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Salary

£45,000 – £60,000 pa

Posted
24 Apr 2026 (Last week)

A new opportunity to work with a global leader in the development, manufacture and distribution of automation solutions.

With more than 3200 employees in 50 countries, a turnover in excess of 600M Euros, this business offers four main product lines: Power Supplies & Control, Interfaces, Cables/Connectors and I/O Systems. They are a leading component supplier providing solutions to many vertical markets.

An excellent opportunity to join this expanding business, who invest millions each year to enhance and support systems and product development.

Sales Manager - South

£45,000 - £60,000

20% Bonus, Company Car, Private Healthcare

Home-based. Ref 23635

You will be responsible for providing technical knowledge, advice and support to external customers including OEM’s, systems integrators, panel and machine builders within the Southern region. The role will consist of developing existing accounts and new business development.

Responsibility for the profitable growth of business area.

To manage the day to day sales activities

To be instrumental in finding and converting New Business

To offer training, advice and assistance to the wider sales team

Attend joint customer visits with the wider vertical key account sales teams

Ensure own product knowledge is kept up to date

Take on additional tasks in order to meet departmental, project related or developmental objectives.

Attending trade shows and conferences

We are looking for an experienced, self-motivated Engineer who enjoys creating and maintaining relationships, with a background of Drives, Motors, PLC Controls and communication networks.

HNC or higher in Electrical / Electro-Mechanical Engineering

A proven track record in the field of industrial automation

3 years of electrical or electro-mechanical product sales/support experience

Strong understanding of modern technology (fieldbus, IO-Link, IOT)

Candidates will ideally be based within either Berkshire, Hampshire or Wiltshire regions.

For further information please contact Sharon Hill on (phone number removed) or (phone number removed)

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