Area Sales Manager

West Midlands Permanent
  • Fantastic opportunity to join a market leading lubricant organisation
  • Join an international business that has significant growth ambitions

About Our Client

Many parts of our technical world would come to a standstill without speciality lubricants. Drive units wouldn't work, machines would be unable to produce and water wouldn't flow through the pipes. Thanks to speciality lubricants from Klüber Lubrication, though, all of these things can continue to function, and do so efficiently, sustainably and reliably - often without even being noticeable by the consumer. For best results, we tailor our speciality lubricant solutions to meet the exact needs of our customers with a focus on two essential core areas: innovation and sustainability. With innovative technology, we promote sustainability, laying the foundation for a world in which industry and environment go hand in hand. Protection of the environment is what motivates us to continuously develop our products - and it's our customers that benefit the most.

Klüber Lubrication - Moving ahead together

What's next? Everything is changing. Every day. We have to keep up. Constantly improve, always move forward. The future isn't a given. It is up to us to shape it, pushing forward with vigour and purpose. And our employees will come with you on this journey!

Let's keep moving together and stay one step ahead: Moving ahead together.

Job Description

The Area Sales Manager will be responsible for developing the defined territory that they are responsible for. We are currently recruiting for an Area Sales Manager for the Midlands region.

The role will cover a range of industries across the businesses target customer segments. It is a technical sale needing to engage multiple stakeholders ranging from shop floor to board room. You will need a consultative, value add sales approach in order to position Kluber's high end product range.

This is a typical Business Development role where you will inherit a strong account base, whilst also needing to maintain a new business focus. You will drive growth across the region in line with company expectations.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Achieve and exceed targets in line with company expectation.
  • Deliver a high level of customer service through value add sales techniques.
  • Develop new and existing customers through a systematic approach to managing accounts.
  • Develop strong business relationships with customers and colleagues.
  • Monitor competitor activity and market conditions, reporting new developments and opportunities or challenges.
  • Ensure high performance levels are maintained through constant feedback and development.

The Successful Applicant

The ideal candidate will demonstrate the below competencies:

  • A proven track record of achieving and over exceeding sales targets, ideally working for a manufacturing organisation.
  • An excellent solution sales professional that embodies value add sales processes.
  • A mechanical engineering degree or equivalent industry experience would be highly advantageous.
  • An excellent communicator, who is able to deliver technical presentations to a wide range of stakeholders.
  • A strong team player that is able to work as part of a local and international team to support customers.
  • Demonstrate a strong commercial acumen, by spotting opportunities in both new and existing customers.
  • Located in the Midlands and able to travel extensively across the region with the occasional international travel.

What's on Offer

Excellent package dependent upon experience

Contact
Jack Chambers
Quote job ref
JN-062023-6092455
Phone number
+44 113 388 9070

Job summary

Job function
Sales
Subsector
Technical / Industrial
Sector
Industrial / Manufacturing
Location
West Midlands
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jack Chambers
Consultant phone
+44 113 388 9070
Job reference
JN-062023-6092455