Area Sales Manager

Working at Freudenberg: We will wow your world!

Responsibilities:

• Develop and execute territory sales strategies to achieve annual sales targets.
• Manage and grow existing customer accounts while identifying new business opportunities.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with customers and key decision makers.
• Generate, qualify, and progress sales opportunities through the sales pipeline.
• Maintain accurate sales forecasts and CRM records.
• Prepare commercial proposals, quotations, and support pricing activities.
• Identify market trends, competitor activities, and growth opportunities.
• Collaborate with Customer Service, Technical, Marketing, and global teams to support customer requirements and business growth.
• Deliver strategic sales initiatives and territory development plans.
• Travel regularly within the assigned territory to support customers and business development activities.

Qualifications:

• Proven experience in B2B sales, preferably in an industrial, technical, engineering, maintenance, or reliability environment.
• Demonstrated success in achieving sales targets and developing new business.
• Strong account management and customer relationship-building skills.
• Experience managing sales pipelines and converting opportunities into orders.
• Commercial awareness, including pricing, margins, and value-based selling.
• Excellent communication, presentation, negotiation, and interpersonal skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage priorities effectively.
• Valid UK driving license and willingness to travel extensively.
• Technical or engineering background is advantageous.
• Experience in lubrication, maintenance, reliability, or related industrial sectors is preferred.

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The Freudenberg Group is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to diversity and inclusion. Employment opportunities are available to all applicants and associates without regard to race, color, religion, creed, gender (including pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding, or related medical conditions), gender identity or expression, national origin, ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, marital status, familial status, sexual orientation, protected military or veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.

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