Area Sales Manager - Industrial Fasteners

We are working with a leading global manufacturer and distributor of performance fasteners who are looking for an Area Sales Manager to work across the South East of England territory. Role: Area Sales Manager - Industrial FastenersSalary: up to £50000 + car + bonus + benefitsLocation: Remote working from home covering South East Our client is a multiple £mil turnover European manufacture & distributor innovative fastener solutions for safety critical manufacturers including aerospace, automotive, energy and medical device sectors.The business will be looking for an ambitious and technically skilled Sales Manager to identify new clients and drive sales growth throughout the South East of England. You will be responsible for developing & nurturing existing client relationships whilst securing new business partners and providing technical support to ensure our solutions meet client needs.Key Responsibilities for the Area Sales Manager

• Deliver and exceed sales targets within your territory, focusing on fastener sales into manufacturing businesses
• Identify and pursue new business opportunities, building a robust sales pipeline
• Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted technical advisor
• Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations to prospective and existing customers
• Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery and customer satisfaction
• Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform sales strategy
• Prepare and submit accurate sales forecasts and reports to senior management

Key Requirements for the Area Sales Manager

• Proven track record of success in technical sales, you are likely to be working in a comparable position of Business Development Manager, Sales Manager or Field Sales representative; ideally from a Manufacturer or Distributor of industrial fasteners, or related components selling into compliant manufacturing sectors.
• Strong technical background, likely to be HNC/Degree educated, with the ability to understand and communicate complex product solutions.
• Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skills
• Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working autonomously across a large territory
• Full driving licence and willing to travel extensively across the South East territory

This is a great opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join a truly global business in the industrial fastener world. They are at the cutting edge of technological innovation & working across of a number of projects in a number of high end sectors. In return our client is offering an competitive salary and benefits package including car allowance, contributary pension scheme, life assurance, performance related bonus, private health insurance.Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion technical-network.co.ukTechnical Network Recruitment - Search & Selection for mid to senior level appointments for engineering & manufacturing sectors- automotive, aerospace, defence, advanced materials, capital equipment & automation