Career & jobs at HELLER

Job Status: Permanent
Report to: Sales and Service Manager
Location: Nationwide
Hours: 40 hours per week (Mon-Fri)
Shift Pattern: 8am-16:30pm

This is an exciting opportunity for an energetic and enthusiastic individual to join the sales team of a well-established machine tool manufacturer. As an Area Sales Manager, you will play a critical role in developing and executing strategic sales initiatives that expand HELLER’s customer base and strengthen its market presence in the region.

About the role

You will be responsible for achieving growth and meeting sales targets by managing the complete sales cycle—from identifying opportunities to order placement and post-sale engagement. We are looking for a passionate, sales-driven individual with strong technical and commercial acumen, with experience in the machine tool industry. Strong customer service skills and the ability to build trusted relationships with key stakeholders are essential.

Responsibilities and duties

• Identify and support customer machine investments and procurement projects.
• Develop and execute strategic sales plans to grow the customer base and expand market share.
• Constantly achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Provide customers with guidance on the uses and advantages of HELLER products and services
• Present technical solutions and products.
• Collaborate with internal teams on product solutions.
• Manage the end-to-end sales negotiation process through to order confirmation.
• Provide consistent updates and detailed field reports to monitor progress and identify new opportunities.
• Work in close partnership with local representatives to drive business growth across the UK.
• Collaborate effectively with wider sales and marketing teams to ensure strategic alignment.
• Contribute to market research efforts, including competitive analysis and gathering customer insights.
• Coordinate and participate in key industry events, including exhibitions, trade shows, and conferences.
• Support the resolution of customer inquiries and assist in managing post-sale relationships.
• Contribute to the creation and development of marketing content as needed.
• Plan and facilitate customer visits and on-site demonstrations to showcase products and capabilities.

What you need

Please note, to progress your application it is essential you:

• Have a full driving licence and willingness to travel as you will make site visits to engage with customers Monday to Friday.
• All applicants must have the legal right to work in the UK at the time of application. As part of the recruitment process, you may be asked to provide documentation to demonstrate your eligibility to work in the UK. Please ensure you have the necessary right to work before applying.

You will also need:

• Technical engineering background.
• Experience in the machine tool industry, with a strong understanding of machine tool markets and customers.
• Experience in Sales Management, Account Development, and Business Management.
• Strong Technical, Negotiation and Commercial knowledge.
• Self-motivated, goal & results-driven, and a collaborative team player.
• Excellent interpersonal and relationship-building skills.
• Strategic thinker with analytical problem-solving abilities.
• Entrepreneurial mindset with a sales-oriented, goal-driven approach.
• Willingness to travel and work away from home.
• Excellent written and verbal communication with attention to detail.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office tools (Outlook, Excel, PowerPoint, Word, Teams) and CRM systems.
• Enthusiastic to learn, grow, and contribute to the team’s success.

What does HELLER offer?

• 33 days holiday (inc. 8 bank holidays) plus additional time off for your birthday
• Competitive salary and a Sales related bonus
• Free onsite parking
• Pension scheme
• Death in service benefit
• Formal and informal training will be undertaken.
• Company vehicle provided
• Company laptop and mobile phone.

Equal Opportunities

At Heller Machine Tools, we are proud to be an equal opportunities employer. We are committed to fostering an inclusive environment where everyone feels respected, valued, and empowered to achieve their full potential. We welcome applications from all individuals regardless of age, gender, race, ethnicity, disability, religion, sexual orientation, or background. Our hiring decisions are based solely on skills, experience, and potential, as we believe diverse perspectives drive innovation and strengthen our team. Join us and be part of a workplace where everyone has the chance to thrive.

What next?

If you're excited about the opportunity to join our team, we encourage you to apply today! The first steps in the process will involve submitting your application. Once we review your application, successful candidates will be contacted for an interview. During the interview, we'll discuss your qualifications, experience, and how you can contribute to our team. We aim to make our hiring process as smooth and efficient as possible, and we look forward to learning more about you!

All applications should be made to the following contact details:

HUK-Personnel@heller.biz
+44 121 275 3300