Area Sales Executive
hace 13 días
Stowmarket
Area Sales Executive We are currently recruiting for an Area Sales Executive on behalf of a well-established and growing UK supplier of specialist equipment. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven individual with a background in equipment sales, or someone looking to develop a career in capital equipment sales. The successful candidate will be joining a supportive and high-performing sales team, with full training, mentorship, and development provided. The business is committed to investing in the right individual and offering long-term career progression. The Role The Area Sales Executive will be responsible for promoting and selling a range of specialist machinery and equipment across the UK, with a focus on designated product lines and regional coverage. You will play a key role within the wider sales function, taking ownership of key accounts and contributing across the full sales cycle. While the role offers a high level of autonomy, you will report directly to the Sales Director and initially receive close support and mentoring to ensure a strong onboarding and development period. There will be a balance of maintaining and growing existing customer relationships, alongside identifying and developing new business opportunities across untapped markets. Training & Development A structured training programme will be provided, combining both office and field-based learning. This will include: • Product and application training, • Accompanied customer visits, • Supplier training and visits, • CRM system training, • Internal processes and sales reporting, • Defined projects, targets and objectives Key Responsibilities • Market research and new business development, • Telephone prospecting and outreach, • Customer visits and relationship management, • Regular client meetings and on-site engagement, • Achieving required levels of customer visits per week, • Managing time effectively to meet sales and profitability targets, • Organising and supporting customer trials, including delivery, installation, and training, • Sending product introductions and marketing literature, • Targeted email and direct mail campaigns with follow-up activity, • Liaising with suppliers on specific projects, • Using CRM systems to manage activity and pipeline, • Providing weekly and monthly sales reports and updates The business is a long-established and respected UK supplier of specialist capital equipment, working with a wide range of established clients across multiple industries. They represent a portfolio of leading European manufacturers and are known for delivering high-quality equipment solutions and strong customer support. Package • Basic salary: £36,000, • On-target earnings (OTE): approx. £42,000, • Commission structure plus performance bonus, • Company car (initially pool car during probation, with review thereafter), • Mobile phone and laptop for business use, • 25 days holiday including Christmas shutdown, • Office-based role in Stowmarket, with regular UK travel