Area Sales Manager

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Area Sales Manager driving sales growth and new business development for ABB's electric engineering solutions in the UK. Collaborating with sales teams and partners to support customer needs.

Responsibilities:

  • Develop existing business and bring new business opportunities by supporting partners and customers through relevant knowledge and domain expertise.
  • Support defined customers and Sales organisation throughout the sales process in your assigned area.
  • Participate in sales strategy discussions for the assigned area, focused on short and long-term goals and delivery of agreed sales targets.
  • Creating and executing the sales plan for the area, working closely with partners and customers, driving demand for the UK drives business working within the local sales unit.
  • Analysing customer needs and competitor offers through general market information.
  • Ensuring efficient marketing actions and communications to the Sales organization and customers, communicating the value proposition of the drives portfolio.
  • Supporting the Sales organization/customers in determining the most technically appropriate and cost-effective solutions, as well as in the preparation of competitive/strategic offers.

Requirements:

  • More than 5 years of front-end customer facing sales experience.
  • Strong customer and market focus, able to position the portfolio in a highly competitive market.
  • Ability to collaborate effectively across sales teams and functions.
  • Degree or equivalent in Electrical Engineering or related technical field.
  • Proven experience in automation equipment including drives, PLCs and HMIs preferred.
  • Candidates must have permission to work in the UK as no visa support etc. will be provided.
  • Full U.K. Driving licence required.

Benefits:

  • Competitive salary
  • 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
  • Competitive contributory pension scheme
  • Life assurance
  • Flexible benefits scheme (Includes options to buy/sell holidays, health checks, dental, eye care, gym memberships, cycle to work, gadget discounts and more)
  • Internal mobility opportunities, mentorships & access to projects globally
  • Employee Assistance Programme
  • Generous employee referral scheme
  • Company car or cash for car allowance
  • Private medical cover
  • Generous bonus scheme