Area Sales Engineer

Area Sales Engineer – North

Salary Negotiable + Commission + Company Car

Remote Covering the North

Sales/ Area Sales / Industrial Gases / Compressed Air /CRM

The Recruitment Group is working with a market leader in the design, manufacture, and distribution of filtration and fume extraction equipment. Our client has a global presence and delivers a world-class customer experience. With 30 years of experience in providing fume extraction solutions that are reliable, high quality, and with a low lifetime cost of ownership. Our client’s expertise is well-established and tried, tested, and trusted by all sizes of businesses, from niche manufacturers to global market leaders.

Purpose of the Area Sales Engineer role:

The Area Sales Engineer will play a pivotal role in expanding our customer base and maintaining strong connections with current clients. The successful candidate will possess a deep understanding of compressed air and gases, coupled with excellent communication and collaboration skills. This role requires a proactive individual with the ability to work independently, prioritise tasks, and thrive in a dynamic sales environment.

Main duties and responsibilities of the Area Sales Engineer role:

Identify and pursue new business opportunities within the Northern UK territory.
Keep up to date on industry trends and customer needs.
Nurture and strengthen relationships with existing clients.
Provide excellent customer support and address inquiries or concerns promptly.
Collaborate with other areas of the business to ensure customer satisfaction.
Possess a good understanding of compressed air and gases and their applications.
Develop and execute a strategic sales plan for the assigned territory.
Plan and schedule customer visits, ensuring effective time management.
Maintain accurate records of sales activities and customer interactions in CRM.
After undergoing comprehensive training to gain in-depth knowledge of our processes and product offerings, you will be responsible for crafting tailored solutions to meet the unique needs of our customers.
You will ensure customer satisfaction by maintaining regular contact with customers, responding quickly and professionally to enquiries, and following up on quotations and leads.
Together with your international colleagues, you will contribute to consistent and profitable sales growth.
Experience/knowledge requirements for the Area Sales Engineer role:  

Previous relevant professional experience in a technical sales role, either internal or external.
Practical knowledge of MS Office, as well as experience with CRM systems is essential.
A good understanding of compressed air or gases is necessary, industry experience is desirable.
Willingness to travel for regular customer visits (North UK responsibility) including overnight stays, as well some yearly EMEA travel.
Full clean Driving license required
Company Benefits for Area Sales Engineer role:   

Great opportunity for a proactive, and driven individual
Scope to actively contribute ideas and help shape improvement processes.
Training & Development - Large learning platform, as well as external training opportunities
Company car
Private Health Insurance
Company pension scheme
Flexible working hours and opportunities for mobile working
Please contact Jordann at the Recruitment group today