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Area Sales Manager / Regional Sales Manager / Sales Engineer required for a leading manufacturer of CNC Machinery and high value Capital Equipment.

The Area Sales Manager / Regional Sales Manager / Sales Engineer will be responsible for developing new business opportunities across the Midlands and South of the UK whilst also regularly meeting with key accounts to increase sales and strengthen relationships.

The Area Sales Manager / Regional Sales Manager / Sales Engineer will be based remotely in the Midlands or South of the UK and have a proven track record of selling high value capital equipment such as CNC Machinery, Compressors or Robotics.

Package:

£40,000 - £50,000 (£80,000 OTE)
Commission Structure
Company Car
Phone + Laptop
25 Days holiday + bank
Pension Scheme
Monday to Friday
Remote position covering the Midlands and South of the UK 

Responsibilities:

Develop new business opportunities across the Midlands and South of the UK and regularly meet with key accounts to increase sales and strengthen relationships
Generate leads through a CRM and manage your own sales pipeline
Attend exhibitions to network and promote products and services
Work towards sales targets
Prepare sales quotations and manage negotiations with customers
Reporting to the Sales Director
Remote position covering the Midlands & South of the UK 

Requirements:

Prior experience selling high value capital equipment such as CNC Machinery, Compressors or Robotics
Previously worked as a Sales Engineer, Area Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Key Account Manager, Technical Sales or similar position
A qualification in an engineering discipline such as Mechanical, Electrical, CNC is advantageous but not mandatory

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