Ensure consistent, profitable growth in sales revenues through positive planning, deployment and management of your sales territory.
To be responsible for developing sales to meet agreed company objectives.
To be a team player, show initiative and work effectively with the sales team and other company employees
Create levels of activity that produce a return in enquiries, projects, demonstrations and orders.
Maximise product awareness throughout your sales territory.
Build a pipeline which will drive sales on a consistent monthly basis
Build and maintain Key accounts through regular pre-arranged site visits
Build trust, value others, communicate effectively, drive execution, foster innovation, focus on delivery to customers, collaborate with others, solve problems creatively and demonstrate high integrity
Attain or exceed sales targets and management of pipeline & forecasting
Optimise field time by spending quality time.
Report to the Sales Director on all aspects of the sales pipeline and activities

Minimum of 3+ years of industry experience in technical sales in metrology or related field.
Strong understanding of metrology fundamentals, including calibration standards, tolerances, and instrumentation.
Experience working with and selling metrology equipment such as CMMs, Optical Profilers, and optical systems.
Basic knowledge of industry standards like ISO/IEC 17025 and GD&T (Geometric Dimensioning and Tolerancing).
Ability to read and understand engineering drawings.
Proficiency with metrology software packages.
Proven ability to meet and exceed sales targets in a technical field.
Excellent communication skills – both written and verbal, with the ability to convey complex technical concepts.
Strong organizational skills with the ability to work to deadlines and high attention to detail.
Ability and willingness to work collaboratively as part of a team.
Clean and full UK driving license.
Experience in a sales or business development role within the metrology or industrial automation sector.
Proficiency in using customer relationship management (CRM) tools like Salesforce, HubSpot, or Microsoft Dynamics to manage leads and track sales performance.

This role will have an indicative coverage area of Nottingham to York, be responsible for an order intake of c. £1m per annum and will be eligible for a Sales commission of typically 2% of order value – subject to margin thresholds. Higher commissions will be available in certain areas such as repeat sales of existing vision systems.
A company car will be provided – our preference is to supply an EV.
Company Pension
25 days Annual Leave + Bank Holidays
Life Cover
Private Medical with Optical / Dental Insurance
Cycle to work scheme
Free On-site Parking

Area Sales Manager – North

Key skills