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Area Sales Manager (Paints / Industrial Coatings)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited
Manchester Full-time GBP 45,000 – 50,000
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Area Sales Manager (Paints / Industrial Coatings)
£45,000 - £50,000 (OTE £60k) + Uncapped Commission + Car / Car Allowance + Company Bonus + Training + Progression
Manchester, North West Patch

Are you an Area Sales Manager or similar from Paints or Industrial Coatings, looking to join a successful and industry leading manufacturer, that will provide extensive product training and uncapped commission within a highly profitable patch?

Do you want to join a highly reputable company, supplying major players in several global engineering markets, including Aerospace and Defence, which will recognise and reward your expertise with generous commission and excellent development opportunities?

In this role you will be covering a North West patch, covering as high as Newcastle and as low as Derby. The role is split into 30% Account Management and 70% New Business, autonomously drumming up new business, selling paints and industrial coatings.

Established over 100 years ago, this UK manufacturer produce high-performance industrial paints, powder coatings, and pretreatment solutions, supplying sectors such as manufacturing, defence, aerospace, automotive, and general industrial markets.

This role would suit an Area Sales Manager or similar from Paints or Industrial Coatings, looking to take manage a successful area for a globally recognised manufacturer.

The Role

  • 30% Account Management and 70% New Business

  • Selling paints and industrial coatings

  • Covering a North West patch, Derby up to Newcastle

  • Remote with travel to customer sites 3/4 days a week

  • Monday - Friday, 9am 5pm

The Person
  • Area Sales Manager or similar

  • Paints and Industrial Coatings background

Reference Number: BBBH25535

Area Sales, Manager, Technical, Manufacturing, Industrial, Paint, Coatings, Engineering, Technical, Production, Industrial Manufacturing, Chemical, Leeds, Manchester, York, Liverpool

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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