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Area Sales Manager - Any area Midlands southward

Job Ref. :uker1375 Area Sales Manager   Job Location: Any area Midlands southward   Qualifications: Proven Sales Track Record   Terms: Permanent only   Salary: Remuneration c.?30,000 + commission + benefits Job Details Who would be ideal for this position? A proven sales professional with experience selling capital equipment into the process industries. A confident individual who thrives on challenge and seeks rewards based on achievement. A tenacious person with the energy and motivation to seek out sales leads. A technically sound person who understands what customers need. An individual with the flair and sales expertise to match our products to customer?s needs. A person who has proved they can close a sale. An individual who understands sales is a team activity. A person who wants to succeed and seeks opportunities for personal growth and development. Duties Reporting to the Sales Director the Area Sales Manager plays a key role in the delivery of a sales and marketing strategy that will continuously improve sales of the Guttridge range of bulk handling products. The Area Sales Manager will build on the reputation for excellence that the company has enjoyed throughout its trading history. Typically, he or she will: Drive the sales function, working closely with the Internal Sales support team Dedicate 80% of time to field sales activities (including nights away from home from time to time) Prospect for new customers and help to formulate strategies for increasing sales Provide market intelligence on the state of the market, prospects, opportunities and competition Provide detailed reports on clients? requirements, working closely with the internal sales support and design teams to ensure that clients? needs are serviced effectively, efficiently and economically Arrange demonstrations for potential customers either on site or at the company?s headquarters to prove machine capability/material throughput and satisfy customers? aspirations. Provide after sales support and backup. Skills and attributes sought Articulate, literate, resourceful, personable sales professional - an excellent ambassador for the company. The technical ability to understand the features and benefits of our product range and their application across diverse industries. The ability to identify prospective customers, analyse their needs and match those needs to our product range wherever possible. Knowledge of materials handling machinery, in particular conveyors and elevators, together with knowledge of powder handling/bulk materials handling in a cross-section of industries. It is essential that this technical capability, if not already held, be acquired within a short time frame ?training will be given. Competent IT user. Confident with Microsoft Office, Outlook and presentation hardware and software. Training and Development Training will be given to enable the successful candidate to perform their role with confidence and competence. Guttridge is a committed Investor in People. We encourage and support people who seek advancement and promotion. Remuneration & Benefits Remuneration c.?30,000 + commission + benefits depending on relevant experience etc. A suitable car will be provided along with a hands free mobile phone, notebook computer and home fax machine. Holidays - 23 days per year - increasing with service to 25 days per annum Pensions - The company operates a joint contributory pension scheme. Details will be discussed with candidates selected for final interview. Private Health Insurance - Details of the company?s private health insurance scheme will be discussed at interview. Working Arrangements The successful candidate will not be expected to relocate, you will be responsible for sales across many parts of the UK, the precise area will be discussed at interview. We will not provide UK work permits. Please ensure you are a UK/EU resident or have a relevant permit.