A new opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Manager has become available with my client who are a leading water treatment solutions provider. Their ideal candidate will be located in the South West London area or local to, have proven experience with a steam boiler / boiling water treatment with a relevant Chemical Engineering qualification. Area Sales Manager role: The successful Area Sales Manager will report to the Sales Director and be responsible for South west and surrounding areas: • Promoting the company and its products and services • Servicing and developing existing accounts • Customer and prospect site visits to conduct surveys and chemical analyses • Provide customers a high level of service and back-up • Development of the business in your sales region delivering year-on-year growth • Producing and implementing an area development plan • Submitting accurate and timely reports to both customers and Head Office • Home based, and ideally located in the Essex region Area Sales Manager requirement: • Good chemical knowledge with a good grasp of mechanical engineering matters • Full driving license and having own transport • Proficient with computers and standard office software • Highly motivated, with a desire to benefit from increased turnover from the region • Team player that can act substantially under own initiative • Strong person-to-person skills • Good communications ability, both written and verbal • Relationship builder with customers • Superior analytical, organisational and trouble-shooting skills • At least basic selling skills or potential to learn rapidly • A knowledge of cooling towers / ACoP L8 / HSG274 would be a distinct advantage. Area Sales Manager package: Salary base of up to £42K per annum Guaranteed commission that would commence at approx. £6K pa uncapped Mileage allowance paid laptop + mobile + pension scheme 23 days holiday + banks hols Pension