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Area Sales Manager

Location: Bristol
Salary: £42,000 + £45,000 - OTE YEAR 1 £55,000 OTE YEAR 2 £60,000+
Job Type: Permanent

Engineering @ 365 is recruiting for an Area Sales Managerr to join a leading provider of Capital Equipment. This role is ideal for experienced Area Sales Engineers, Area Sales Manager or Senior Sales Engineers with a background in selling high-precision equipment, materials testing solutions, or technical capital equipment. Covering a territory across South of England with an ideal location being around the Swindon/Reading/Oxford area, you will manage key accounts, drive new business, and provide expert technical sales support.

Job Description:

As an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for promoting a range of cutting-edge metrology and materials testing solutions to customers across various industries, including aerospace, automotive, medical, manufacturing, and research sectors. You will build strong relationships with engineers, R&D professionals, and procurement teams, helping them identify the best solutions to meet their testing and measurement needs.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Develop and manage relationships with new and existing customers within the metrology and materials testing sectors.

  • Identify new business opportunities and grow sales across the assigned territory.

  • Provide technical sales expertise, advising clients on precision testing solutions tailored to their applications.

  • Deliver product demonstrations and presentations to key decision-makers.

  • Work closely with internal teams, including technical support and product specialists, to ensure customer satisfaction.

  • Negotiate contracts, pricing, and terms to close deals and meet sales targets.

  • Maintain an up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, competitor activities, and customer needs.

  • Attend trade shows, exhibitions, and networking events to drive business growth.

    Requirements:

    Essential Experience & Qualifications:

  • Proven experience in technical sales, business development, or account management within a high-precision industry.

  • Background in selling materials testing equipment, metrology solutions, or high-precision engineering systems.

  • Strong technical understanding of measurement, testing, and quality control processes.

  • Excellent communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills.

  • Ability to work independently, managing a sales territory and meeting targets.

  • A results-driven mindset with a strong focus on customer solutions.

  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the assigned region.

    Desirable Experience & Qualifications:

  • Experience in materials testing, metrology, quality assurance, or laboratory equipment sales.

  • Knowledge of industry sectors such as automotive, aerospace, medical devices, or advanced manufacturing.

  • Degree or equivalent qualification in Engineering, Physics, Materials Science, or a related technical field.

    How to Apply:

    To apply, please submit your application above or contact Engineering @ 365 directly.

    Equal Opportunity Employer:

    Engineering @ 365 is committed to creating a diverse workforce and is an equal opportunities employer. We encourage applications from individuals of all backgrounds and experiences

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