Area Sales Manager Industrial / Engineering Components
Established UK Manufacturer Strong Existing Account Base Excellent Staff Retention
Area: Scotland & North East
The Role of Area Sales Manager
- Responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 400 accounts across a defined territory
- Selling industrial / engineering components into a mix of end users and trade partners
- 50% of your time focused on OEM customers
- 50% managing and growing relationships with established distributors and re-sellers (e.g. Eriks Key Industrial BSL etc.)
- Engaging with a variety of stakeholders including Production Managers Engineers and Buyers
- 75% of your focus will be on existing businessdeveloping current accounts and converting warm inbound enquiries
- Tasked with growing an area currently generating circa 800K turnover
- Supported by an internal team for quotes lead generation and customer service
- Full autonomy to manage your diary and develop your area with the backing of a respected brand (2/3 days field / 2/3 days WFH)
About the Company hiring an Area Sales Manager
Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer of industrial /engineering components with over 50 years of heritage known for delivering high-quality engineered solutions across a broad range of industries both domestically and internationally. With a reputation built on service reliability and innovation the business continues to experience strong growth and customer loyalty.
As an employer they offer a stable and supportive environment where employees are genuinely valued. Staff retention is exceptionally high with many team members having built long-term careers within the business reflecting a culture that rewards dedication and promotes from within.
This is a company that empowers its sales team offering autonomy ongoing training and the backing of a trusted brand. Area Sales Managers benefit from clear career progression opportunities a collaborative leadership team and a culture that encourages ownership and long-term success.
The Candidate for the Area Sales Manager role
- Proven background in B2B sales ideally with an industrial or engineering bias
- A practical thinker with a solutions-led approach to customer needs
- Strong and stable sales track record consistent performance and territory development
- Dynamic self-motivated and able to work independently while being a team player
- Confident in managing a varied customer base and building long-term relationships
The Package on offer for the Area Sales Manager
- Basic salary up to 40000 (dependent on experience)
- Uncapped quarterly bonus realistic earnings ofper year
- Additional 10% of salary bonus for achieving a stretch target
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Hybrid company car or car allowance
- Laptop phone and full business expenses covered
Ref CPJ1741
The Package on offer for the Area Sales Manager
- Basic salary up to 40000 (dependent on experience)
- Uncapped quarterly bonus realistic earnings ofper year
- Additional 10% of salary bonus for achieving a stretch target
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Hybrid company car or car allowance
- Laptop phone and full business expenses covered