Eligo Recruitment
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Regional Sales Manager – South West
Access Automation | £45,000–£48,000 + Uncapped Commission + Company Car
"Don't Sell Products. Sell Solutions That Protect, Control and Move the World."
About the Role
The best salespeople prefer working independently and delivering meaningful results.
If you thrive with freedom, a strong product portfolio, a respected brand and a territory ripe with opportunity, read on.
We’re recruiting an ambitious Regional Sales Manager to spearhead growth for Access Automation—a world-leading manufacturer of solutions in the access control and automation sector—across the South West.
This isn’t just a job; it’s a chance to align yourself with a company that values engineering excellence, innovation and resilient customer relationships over cut-throat price wars.
The Opportunity
You’ll drive profitable sales growth across an established territory by:
- Exploring new business opportunities
- Deepening and expanding relationships with existing clients
- Becoming the trusted expert for our premium access automation solutions
- Leveraging autonomy to manage your workload, develop strategies, and achieve measurable impact
You’ll own yourRoutework, prioritise relationships, and build a pipeline driving significant commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
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Strategic Account Management
- Develop new business opportunities across the South West
- Grow and maximise revenue from key existing customer accounts
- Build lasting B2B partnerships with distributors, contractors, consultants and end-users
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Contract & Sales Execution
- Generate, manage, and close a strong sales pipeline
- Create custom commercial proposals, quotations and tenders
- Negotiate profit-driven agreements on behalf of the business
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Technical & Strategic Engagement
- Deliver product demonstrations and technical support to global end clients
- Collaborate with internal teams (marketing, technical and customer service) to resolve and lead enquiries
- Track market trends and competitor activity to stay ahead
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Performance & Development
- Consistently outperform sales targets set by leadership
- Act on feedback from clients to refine sales strategy continuously
About You
We’re actively seeking a field sales specialist with a proven track record in technically-focused or specification-led selling environments.
Experiences across our key sectors give a distinct advantage:
- Access Automation
- Automated Gates & Doors
- Traffic Barriers & Bollards
- Parking Solutions
- Access Control & Spectator Security
- Industrial Facilities & Custom Installations
Your strengths will include:
- Unmatched commercial acumen and an entrepreneurial mindset
- Ability to speak confidently about technical systems while building rapport
- Strong record of achieving self-set sales targets
- High level of customer service orientation, balancing ambition with integrity
What’s On Offer?
- Base Salary: £45,000–£48,000
- Hourly Commission: Uncapped – Help us create 51–100% of target? Earn 0.7% commission. Exceed this? Commission surges to 1.0%. Your effort determines your earnings
- Profit Share: Company encourages shared success through an Uncapped Bonus Scheme
- Package Add-Ons:
- Company Car (provided)
- Self-funded overseas or domestic travel expenses
- 25 days holiday + additional days for longer service commitments
- Curriculum Vitae Development through structured training
- Industry leading Product & Technical Training
- Performance-Backed Career Growth to expand expertise and territory
- Hands-on professional Workforce Pension Plan
- Laptop & Mobile Phone dedicated to your role
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Benefits
- Fixed and variable remuneration tied to performance
- A hybrid working model balancing in-person and remote engagement
- Environment for genuine long-term career advancement
- Opportunity to become part of an internationally recognised brand at the forefront of access and security solutions
Location
Primarily based in the South West based within this region with frequent travel throughout your designated territory, as well as the occasional overnight stay.
Why Join Us?
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This isn’t a business chasing short-term wins—we focus on long-term partnerships, innovation, and reliability
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You’re joining a company that invests in people, technology, and future-proofing
We’ll equip you with top-tier training and premium resources while we share market leadership and territory.
Id you embrace the chance to sell solutions rather than products, drive innovation, and own your success within a high-growth industry, then tell us more with your application or contact Eligo Recruitment:
Don’t hesitate—apply for this opportunity today. All applications will be dealt with in strict confidence:
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