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We are working with a leading global manufacturer of high-performance control valves who are looking for an Area Sales Manager to work across the South of England and Ireland.  With a global turnover of £60m, they are poised for further growth with a range a valves servicing a number of different sectors from automotive, aerospace, waste & recycling, chemical, medical devices to name a few. The business are working with a number of Blue Chip businesses.
 
Role: Area Sales Manager (South of England & Ireland)
Salary: up to £70k + bonus + benefits + tool to do the job
Location: South of the England

The business will be looking for an ambitious and technically skilled Area Sales Manager to drive sales growth and strengthen their presence across the South of England and Ireland. You will be responsible for developing & nurturing existing client relationships, securing new business partners and providing technical support to ensure our solutions meet client needs.
The desk you are coming into has good existing infrastructure in place with spending customers & a number of high value prospects in the UK & Ireland.  

Key Responsibilities for the Area Sales Manager

Deliver and exceed sales targets within your territory, focusing on control valve solutions
Identify and pursue new business opportunities, building a robust sales pipeline
Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted technical advisor
Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations to prospective and existing customers
Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery and customer satisfaction
Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform sales strategy
Prepare and submit accurate sales forecasts and reports to senior management2.Key Requirements for the Area Sales Manager

Proven track record of success in technical sales, ideally within the control valves or wider industrial/engineering sector; either from Manufacturing or Distribution standpoint
Strong technical background, with the ability to understand and communicate complex product solutions. Degree educated Engineering qualification or  HNC, HND.  
Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills
Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working autonomously across a large territory
Willingness to travel extensively across the South of England and Ireland. 
This is a great opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join a truly global business in the control valves world. They are at the cutting edge of technological innovation & working across of a number of projects in a number of high end sectors.
 
Apply on-line or call Sandeep Dhillon for a confidential discussion (url removed) 
Elite Consultancy Network is a brand within the Executive Network Group. We work with a range of Manufacturers, Dealerships and Hire/Rental businesses within the Construction Equipment sectors and cover all requirements across Sales, Service and Operations

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