Area Sales Engineer - West UK - Birmingham
Michael Page Birmingham
About Our Client
Global leader in the design, manufacture, and sale of electrical power connection systems for industrial environments, including ATEX-rated areas. As an independent, family-owned business with over 500 employees worldwide, the take pride in our high-quality products and customer-focused approach.Operating in Europe, America, Asia, the Middle East, Africa, and Australia, we deliver innovative solutions to some of the world's most demanding industries.
Job Description
We are looking for an Area Sales Engineer to cover the UK Western Region, M6 & M4 corridor. This is a home-based role requiring regular travel within the territory, with occasional overnight stays.
As an Area Sales Engineer, you will:
- Promote, specify, and sell technical products across various industries:
- Manage both direct sales and specialist distributor relationships
- Identify and develop new business opportunities to achieve sales targets
- Support and grow existing customer accounts
- Work on projects from specification through to sales conversion
- Collaborate with colleagues to manage cross-territory projects efficiently
- Use our CRM system to log activities and plan sales strategies
- Report weekly to the Country Sales Manager, UK & Ireland
The Successful Applicant
The Area Sales Engineer will have:
- Track record in B2B industrial sales, preferably within manufactured industrial equipment and business development through specification
- Industry Knowledge: Proven track record of working with any of the following coupled with distribution - end-users, EPCs, OEMs, M&E consultants, and system integrators
- Sales Skills: Strong ability to manage relationships, identify opportunities, and close deals
- CRM Proficiency: Comfortable using CRM tools for planning and reporting
- Personal Attributes: Motivated, customer-focused, proactive, reliable, and patient
Why join:
- Market leader in a niche sector with premium, high-value products
- Broad customer base across Defence, Oil & Gas, Food & Beverage, Pharmaceuticals, Transport, and more
- Strong company presence at industry trade fairs
- Comprehensive marketing, technical, and customer support
- Dedicated training resources and sophisticated CRM tools
What's on Offer
Home based role but living on patch - M6 /M4 Lancs down to Reading and across to Wales.£50k basePerformance bonus up to £15k
Company car (leased)
Laptop & mobile phone
Contributory pension
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