Area Sales Manager – Midlands
An exciting opportunity to join a leading UK supplier of electrical, electronic and automation components
Switchtec Ltd is a long-established specialist distributor of electromechanical, electrical and electronic components, representing a range of leading global manufacturers. For over 40 years, we have built an excellent reputation for our extensive product knowledge, outstanding customer service and technical support.
With more than 7,000 product lines held in stock for immediate despatch, Switchtec continues to grow and support customers throughout the UK with high-quality products and exceptional service.
Due to continued expansion, we are looking for an enthusiastic and ambitious Area Sales Manager to join our successful sales team, covering the Midlands region.
This role offers an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional to develop an established territory, build strong customer relationships and identify new opportunities for growth.
The Role
As Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for developing sales across your territory through a combination of account management, business development and technical support.
Your key responsibilities will include:
- Managing and developing relationships with existing customers across the region.
- Identifying and securing new business opportunities.
- Promoting Switchtec’s extensive portfolio of electrical, electronic and automation products.
- Targeting potential customers currently using competitor products.
- Providing technical advice, product recommendations and application support.
- Preparing quotations, proposals and customer presentations.
- Working closely with our internal sales and technical teams to ensure excellent customer service.
- Keeping up to date with product developments and market opportunities.
- Representing Switchtec professionally at customer visits and industry events.
About You
We are looking for a commercially driven individual who enjoys building relationships, solving customer requirements and identifying opportunities.
The successful candidate will have:
- Previous sales experience within the electrical, electronic, automation or industrial components sector.
- Good knowledge of low voltage control gear (essential).
- Understanding of automation and control products.
- Strong business development and account management skills.
- Excellent communication, presentation and negotiation abilities.
- A proactive, self-motivated approach with the ability to manage your own territory.
- Good commercial awareness and a customer-focused attitude.
- Strong organisational and reporting skills.
- Technical confidence when discussing applications and product solutions.
An electrical engineering qualification would be beneficial but is not essential for candidates with relevant industry experience.
Why Join Switchtec?
At Switchtec, you will become part of a knowledgeable and supportive team within a successful and growing business. We provide the tools, training and opportunities needed to help you develop and build a rewarding career.
Our package includes:
- Competitive salary
- Performance-related bonus scheme
- Company car
- Pension scheme
- Ongoing product training and support
- Additional benefits associated with a field sales role
Location
The successful candidate should ideally be based within the Midlands area, including:
Birmingham, Leicester, Northampton and surrounding areas
Other locations will also be considered for the right candidate.
Apply
If you are looking for your next sales opportunity and want to become part of a successful and growing company, we would like to hear from you.
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