Area Sales Manager

Job Details

Who we are. What we do.

We are Bystronic – a global technology company passionate about creating an impact for a sustainable future with sheet metal and beyond.
We want to work with people who support us in creating innovative solutions to move our industry forward. Our focus is on automating the complete material and data flow of the laser cutting and bending process chain.
In a nutshell

Are you ready to embrace an exciting challenge and join our dynamic sales team? We are seeking a motivated Area Sales Manager to elevate our customer base and increase turnover in the North East England and Scotland.
What drives this department

The aim of the Sales Department is to sell machines and services and offer our customers meaningful and value-adding solutions. We specialize in providing them with the most advanced technology and products to maximize customer satisfaction.
What you will be doing

Maintain and nurture relationships with regional Bystronic customers, continually assessing their needs for new equipment, software, and educational resources to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
Identify, contact, and develop new customer prospects to expand the customer base and drive growth.
Lead the machine sales process from initial need identification to final order, effectively utilizing internal resources such as Sales Support and Project Management to ensure a smooth and successful sales journey.
Prepare and execute machine demonstrations in collaboration with reference customers and the Bystronic demo team.
Provide a fact base for and support the creation of the local area sales budget.
Deliver high activity levels, including customer visits, prospect contacts, and customer demos, ensuring all accounts in the region are regularly visited and contacted to never miss a business opportunity.
Proactively share developments and changes in the market, competitor activities, and customer preferences, such as product features and educational materials.

Your education & experience

Minimum 3-5 years of hands-on experience with direct sales in the metal sheet or capital machinery industries.
Strong background in electro-mechanical engineering.
Proven track record in achieving/exceeding sales targets and market development in the capital machinery sector.
Proficient in task and project management, with basic PC skills (CRM software, Excel, PowerPoint, BI Tools).

What’s in it for you

Annual Leave: 25 days plus bank holidays

Holiday Purchase Scheme: Option to buy additional leave.

Company Vehicle & Equipment: Company car, iPad, laptop, and iPhone provided.

Health & Wellbeing:

Life cover at 4x salary
Long-term disability insurance
Employee Assistance Program (EAP) – WeCare (available for employees and family members)
Wellbeing checks and Cancer Assist (Unum Healthcare)

Financial & Lifestyle Benefits:

Bystronic Benefits: High street & retail discounts scheme
Cycle to Work scheme
Long service awards

Work-Life Balance:

Maternity, paternity, and childcare benefits
Free onsite parking and electric vehicle charging

Business Travel: Overseas travel opportunities (passport required)
People power our purpose

Imagine working in an environment that helps move the company to the next level, where your passion, values, and skills are integral to impacting the sheet metal industry and beyond. At Bystronic, this can become your reality. Our people are the edge to drive and nurture our ambitions and continued success. Together we have created a culture where our people are central, inspiring us to make decisions that best serve them and are aligned with our purpose.
As much as we are in a technology business, human beings drive real change.
Interested?

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