Area Sales Manager – Vacuum Pumps – East Anglia & South East

East Anglia & South East UK | £50,000–£55,000 + company bonus + company car | Remote / Field-Based | Analytical science, pharmaceutical and research markets

We're recruiting an Area Sales Manager for a well-established manufacturer of vacuum pumps and over-pressure pumps, selling into the Analytical Science, Pharmaceutical, Life Sciences, Research & Development sectors.

Package

£50,000 to £55,000 Salary. Company Bonus. Company Car.

Location

Homebased in East Anglia and Southeast UK. Client Visits in East Anglia and Southeast UK.

Responsibilities

Generate new business opportunities with the support of the internal sales, marketing and market co-ordination teams. Working with the customer service and technical solutions teams to follow-up and action potential new business opportunities such as identifying, negotiating, and winning orders for vacuum pumps, systems, and services.

Create and implement sales strategies for vacuum and over pressure pumps, systems, and services in targeted markets. Be prepared to engage in review meetings with required information, results, and development ideas.

Gain a good working knowledge of target markets, customer applications, and the company's products and services. Be able to provide detailed guidance to customers with relevant value-adding solutions and a focus on upselling.

Promptly and accurately report on sales and contacts made within the CRM system, ensuring daily planning is up-to-date.

Essential Skills

Experience in external sales, handling complex service and solutions, preferably in one of the following sectors: Analytical Science, PVD Coating, Semiconductor, or Scientific R&D.

Good knowledge and technical aptitude, and the ability to understand and explain customer processes and applications.

Engineering/Technical qualification or equivalent experience with vacuum pumps or similar products.

Preferred Skills

Experience in systems design, project management, or developing cost estimates.

Proficient with C4Hana, Korn Ferry, and other digital applications. Have the understanding on how to utilise them to ensure the best possible sales outcomes.

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