Area Sales Manager (Bedford)
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Bedford
Title: Area Sales Manager (Bedford)Location: Bedford, Bedfordshire, South East, UKCompany: WR EngineeringArea Sales Manager Location: Field-BasedSalary: £40,000 - £45,000 Are you an experienced technical sales professional with a strong background in castings? Our client, a well-established engineering manufacturer, is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive growth across an established customer base while developing new business opportunities in key industrial markets.The RoleAs Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing accounts across your region, promoting a range of high-integrity cast components to customers in sectors such as automotive, defence, rail, oil & gas, and general engineering. This is a field-based role requiring regular client visits, technical discussions, and the ability to understand and interpret complex engineering requirements.Key ResponsibilitiesManage and grow an established portfolio of customers across the regionIdentify and develop new business opportunities within relevant market sectorsProvide technical support and product knowledge during customer meetingsPrepare and deliver quotations, proposals and presentationsWork closely with internal engineering, quality and production teamsMaintain accurate CRM records, forecasts and sales reportsRepresent the company at trade shows, exhibitions and customer site visitsRequirementsMinimum 5 years' technical sales experience within the castings industryStrong understanding of casting processes (investment, sand, die, or precision castings)Proven track record in business development and account managementConfident interpreting drawings and discussing engineering specificationsExcellent communication, negotiation and relationship-building skillsStrong commercial awareness with the ability to close deals effectivelyFull UK driving licence (essential)Self-motivated, target-driven and comfortable working remotelyWillingness to travel regularly across the region and occasionally nationwideBenefitsCompetitive salary of £40,000 - £45,000Performance-related bonusPension scheme25 days holiday + bank holidaysCareer progression within a growing engineering businessWR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.TPBN1_UKTJ