Area Sales Manager

Job description

We are exclusively partnering with an established UK distributor of Industrial Automation and Controls Solutions, working in partnership with leading manufacturers to deliver high-quality Motor Control, Drives, and Control Products to customers across multiple sectors.

The Role:

You’ll be responsible for growing sales across the Yorkshire and North East region by developing new business, strengthening existing customer relationships, and working closely with both internal teams and manufacturing partners.

Key Responsibilities:

• Drive regional sales growth through new business development and account management
• Arrange and attend on-site and remote customer meetings
• Collaborate with partner manufacturers to target strategic industries and key accounts
• Work closely with the internal sales team to generate leads and opportunities
• Build and maintain a strong sales pipeline, nurturing prospects through to order
• Keep CRM systems up to date with activity, leads, and follow-ups
• Complete ongoing product and manufacturer training to maintain technical expertise

About You:

• Motivated, self-starting sales professional with a strong customer focus
• Proven experience in external or technical sales
• Strong knowledge of motor control gear, variable speed drives, and/or PLCs (highly desirable)
• Well organised with excellent time management skills
• Clear and confident communicator, able to explain technical and commercial concepts
• Track record of meeting or exceeding sales targets
• Willing to go the extra mile when required
• Full UK driving licence

What’s on Offer:

• Competitive salary with performance-based bonus
• 24 days holiday + bank holidays
• Company car
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Comprehensive product training and ongoing development opportunities

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

North Yorkshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-02-2026

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