Job Description
About the Role\n\nOur client, a global leader in the carbide cutting tool industry, is seeking a motivated and experienced Area Sales Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on maintaining and growing sales within the manufacturing sector, with an emphasis on aerospace, oil & gas, and automotive industries. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing sales strategies, generating new business, and building strong relationships with customers across the North East region.\n\nKey Responsibilities\n\n * Sales Performance Monitoring: Track and report on sales performance, ensuring targets are consistently achieved.\n\n * Business Development: Identify and secure new business opportunities to expand the customer base.\n\n * Sales Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline to support ongoing business growth.\n\n * Customer Engagement: Collaborate with customers to address their needs and deliver tailored solutions.\n\n * Market Strategy Implementation: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive growth and market penetration in the assigned territory.\n\nPreferred Qualifications & Experience\n\n * Industry Expertise: Ideally, a time-served engineer with experience in the aerospace, oil & gas, or automotive sectors.\n\n * Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of metal cutting and machining processes.\n\n * Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.\n\n * Problem-Solving: Resourceful with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.\n\n * IT Proficiency: Competent in the use of sales and reporting software.\n\nWhat’s on Offer\n\n * The opportunity to represent a global leader in the cutting tool industry.\n\n * A chance to work with innovative products and solutions.\n\n * A supportive and collaborative environment to achieve professional success