Overview: Working alongside our client, a leading supplier of ancillary equipment within the plastics industry, we are looking for an experienced Sales Manager to join their growing team to cover South Eastern territories.

Remit:

* Candidates MUST HAVE experience and knowledge of ancillary products, materials handling or automation equipment used within plastics manufacturing environments

* This position will suit a highly motivated and driven technical sales / BD professional with demonstrable experience working within the plastics industry

* This is a fantastic opportunity for a proven Technical Sales or Business Development professional with strong sales engineering or sales management to join a forward thinking company as they continue to grow their Sales team

Role:

* As Area Sales Manager you will be responsible for technical product sales dealing with business development, key account management and processing the front end commercial projects and RFQ's

* The successful Area Sales Manager candidate will be responsible for managing key accounts and generating new business in the South East of the UK

* In the role of Area Sales Manager you will represent the company at Trade Shows and Industry events

* Conducting regular customer visits both with existing customers and prospective new business leads

* Identifying and generating new business opportunities

* Driving social media and marketing in promoting company product range and services

* Maintain up to date appreciation of market trends and competitors

* Assisting in the launch of new products and services

* Effectively build strong business relationships with new and existing customers

Experience Requirements:

* Candidates MUST HAVE commercial experience within the plastics industry

* Technical knowledge and understanding of ancillary equipment used within plastics manufacturing

* Excellent communication skills both verbal and written

* Strong organisational skills with the ability to manage own diary

* Negotiation skills

* Experience using CRM systems

* Full UK Driving Licence

Key Words: “Technical Sales Manager”, “Sales Manager”, “Area Sales Manager”, “Business Development Manager”, “Technical Sales Engineer", “Injection Moulding”, “Blow Moulding”, “Plastic Extrusion”, “Automation”, “Temperature Control”, “Compression Moulding”

FOOTER

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Sierra 57 Consult -

Technical Engineering & Manufacturing Recruitment Specialist - Plastics, Packaging & Precision Engineering

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