We are seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to lead and mentor a team of Technical Sales Engineers across the South of the UK. This role offers a blend of home-based work, field visits, and office meetings (South Wales). You'll manage a team of 4-5 direct reports, working closely with them on a day-to-day basis to drive sales growth, particularly in challenging and technical projects.
Key responsibilities include:
- Leadership & Mentoring: Support and guide your team to improve productivity, focusing on proactive rather than reactive sales approaches.
- Strategic Sales Management: Develop and implement sales strategies to grow revenue, expand client accounts, and address areas where business has been lost.
- Project Involvement: Assist with more complex technical projects, taking a lead role where necessary, and ensure alignment with the company's innovation and technical superiority.
- Client Relationships: Manage and nurture relationships with major clients in the wastewater sector, focusing on long-term growth and repeat business.
About You:
You are a seasoned sales manager with a strong background in technical sales, ideally within water treatment or a related industry. You excel in leading and mentoring teams, driving sales performance, and managing key accounts. A degree is advantageous, but your practical experience in sales management, especially in a technical context, is key.
- Experience: Proven sales management experience, with a track record of mentoring and developing high-performing teams.
- Industry Knowledge: Familiarity with water treatment or related technical sectors (e.g., chemical, mechanical, civil) is preferred.
- Skills: Strong commercial acumen, excellent communication and negotiation abilities, and the ability to develop strategic sales plans.
- Flexibility: Willingness to travel across the South of the UK to support your team and manage client relationships.
Why Join Us?
This is a prime opportunity to join a market leader in the water-environmental sector at a time of significant growth. You will play a crucial role in shaping the sales strategy and driving the business forward. We offer a competitive salary between £50K - £60K and an excellent benefits package, and a supportive work environment where your contributions are recognized and rewarded.
Benefits include:
- Competitive salary & eligible for company bonus scheme
- Grade 2 company vehicle (Tesla)
- Medicash Scheme - medical expenses scheme
- Pension scheme
- 25 days holiday + 8 Bank Holidays and increasing annual leave entitlement with long service
- 3x your annual salary life insurance
- Support for development and training
- Employee assistance programme & access to Mental Health first aiders
- Employee discount scheme
- Employee referral scheme
- Free on-site parking, with employee EV charging available.
If you have the experience and drive to lead our sales team to new heights, we encourage you to apply now. Please submit your CV to Katharine Winter at Barclay Meade.