About the Role

Our client, a global leader in the carbide cutting tool industry, is seeking a motivated and experienced Area Sales Engineer to join their team. This role focuses on maintaining and growing sales within the manufacturing sector, with an emphasis on aerospace, oil & gas, and automotive industries. The successful candidate will be responsible for implementing sales strategies, generating new business, and building strong relationships with customers across the North East region.

Key Responsibilities

* Sales Performance Monitoring: Track and report on sales performance, ensuring targets are consistently achieved.

* Business Development: Identify and secure new business opportunities to expand the customer base.

* Sales Pipeline Management: Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline to support ongoing business growth.

* Customer Engagement: Collaborate with customers to address their needs and deliver tailored solutions.

* Market Strategy Implementation: Develop and execute strategic sales plans to drive growth and market penetration in the assigned territory.

Preferred Qualifications & Experience

* Industry Expertise: Ideally, a time-served engineer with experience in the aerospace, oil & gas, or automotive sectors.

* Technical Knowledge: Strong understanding of metal cutting and machining processes.

* Communication Skills: Excellent verbal and written communication abilities.

* Problem-Solving: Resourceful with a proactive approach to overcoming challenges.

* IT Proficiency: Competent in the use of sales and reporting software.

What's on Offer

* The opportunity to represent a global leader in the cutting tool industry.

* A chance to work with innovative products and solutions.

* A supportive and collaborative environment to achieve professional success