Area Sales Manager

Job description

AREA SALES MANAGER

Watford based

Oliver Valves is a major supplier to the oil and gas industry with its headquarters based in Knutsford, Cheshire. We seek to strengthen our existing sales team by adding an experienced Area Sales Manager to our team to focus on the southern region of the UK, along with some international coverage. The successful candidate will be selling a range of instrumentation valves, pipeline and process valves, and valves for the emerging hydrogen industry.

What you’ll be doing:

As an Area Sales Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our business, working with distributors, EPCs, and direct clients to drive sales and deliver exceptional customer service. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Presenting our world-class product range and capabilities to clients and stakeholders.
• Managing and growing key accounts within your designated territory, working with OEMs, end users, and engineering contractors.
• Selling to instrumentation and piping engineers, as well as key buyers to secure new business and maintain strong relationships.
• Coordinating RFQs through to POs, ensuring seamless communication with internal teams.
• Analysing competitor activity and working with management to develop strategies to stay ahead.
• Securing product approvals at key target accounts, ensuring we remain the supplier of choice.
• Delivering a customer-focused approach, ensuring client satisfaction at every stage of the sales process.

Who we are looking for:

To be successful for the Area Sales Manager position, you’ll need live in Watford; have a mechanical engineering background or relevant qualification; and have experience selling valves. You'll be a results-driven, strategic thinker who can combine technical expertise with outstanding sales ability strong. You'll be a strong negotiator, able to open doors and close deals.

What’s on Offer?

• Competitive salary plus benefits including Car Allowance, Medi-cash, Company Pension Plan and Death in Service Benefit.
• Ongoing professional development in a profitable, growing, global organisation.

Ready to be part of the team? Only apply if you live in Watford and are an experienced sales person with industry experience.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Watford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

14-01-2026

Profession type

Sales

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English