Area Sales Manager (Midlands Region) £50,000 to £60,000 Per Annum commensurate with experience Commission 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays Company Car Company Pension Mobile Phone Laptop We are proud to partner with our client on this exciting vacancy. They are an award-winning technology company who are renowned internationally for their innovative R&D and product design capability. Based from the company offices in Northamptonshire, this role is an exciting opportunity for a salesperson with several years experience in a similar role in an industrial related environment. The successful candidate must have strong organisational skills, be an effective communicator with a high standard of written English and have strong presentation skills. Contributing to a creative and innovative environment, the successful candidate will be instrumental in the overall development and growth of the organisation. Reporting to the Chief Operating Officer, the successful candidate will be responsible for the development, implementation, and growth of new and existing business opportunities in the UK. Required Qualifications and Experience Good technical competence with analytical skills. A proven track record of meeting sales targets and deadlines. Experience in a fully commercial environment ideally related to industrial inspection equipment or similar, and an aptitude to present customer onsite demonstrations of technical products. Experience in identifying new opportunities, new customers and new applications and deliver on their potential. Experience with the set-up, co-ordination, and attendance at tradeshows. A proven record in providing excellent customer support. A proficiency with CRM systems. A proficiency with Microsoft packages outlook, excel, word, and teams. Main responsibilities will be: To identify and establish new business through lead generation and prospecting. To generate new customer acquisition in industry sectors including medical device, precision engineering, automotive, defence, electronics amongst others. To gain a clear understanding of customers businesses and requirements. To develop and maintain long-term relationships with clients, through managing and interpreting their requirements. To work closely with our Applications team to deliver first class inspection and measurement solutions. To perform on-site demonstrations and technical presentations. To prepare proposals, quotations and administer client accounts. To work on after sales support services and provide technical back-up as required. To prepare reports and keep customer records through our CRM software. To meet regular sales targets and co-ordinate sales projects. To support customers to deliver world class product support in tandem with our applications support team. To help set up, coordinate, and attend key national tradeshows and generate new leads and sales opportunities. To collaborate closely with other company departments to deliver market feedback, channel partner support and customer satisfaction. To participate in the company innovation programme by providing customer and market feedback on end-user requirements, market trends and potential opportunities. To deliver KPIs and quarterly sales growth targets. To present regular progress reports and updates to the management team. Personal Profile: A business or sales related 3rdlevel qualification would be an advantage. A highly motivated, enthusiastic professional with a strong desire to contribute to company growth. An excellent communicator with the ability to work closely with the management team and regularly communicate and report activities. Possesses practical knowledge in process, business, and commercial areas. An organised and dependable person, with an ability to work on their own initiative, as well as part of the wider team, to achieve personal and company targets and KPIs. Displays good knowledge and capability with digital marketing platforms. Good influencing and presentation skills. CRC Recruitment are a leading Midlands based recruitment consultancy covering vacancies across the UK. We have been established since 2003 and have a reputation for high service standards to both candidates and clients. We supply permanent or temporary staff to all areas of business covering a variety of different industry sectors.