Area Sales Manager

Job description

Are you an experienced Area Sales Manager who thrives on winning new business, developing long-term client relationships and driving regional revenue growth?

Our client is looking for a commercially focused Area Sales Manager to take ownership of a defined territory, grow market share and lead from the front. This is a dynamic, client-facing sales role combining strategic business development, account management and team mentoring. You’ll manage both inbound enquiries and proactive new business activity, ensuring a structured sales pipeline and consistent delivery against revenue targets.

This role combines office-based planning with regular field sales activity, including meetings with contractors, consultants and end clients.

The Role

As Area Sales Manager, you will:

• Drive regional sales performance and achieve monthly revenue targets
• Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities
• Manage and grow key customer accounts
• Take ownership of larger project opportunities and tender submissions
• Implement clear pipeline management and forecasting processes
• Maintain accurate CRM reporting and opportunity tracking
• Conduct structured quotation follow-ups and secure conversions
• Deliver CPD presentations and product awareness sessions
• Represent the business at client meetings, exhibitions and networking events
• Collaborate closely with sales support and marketing teams
• Strengthen brand presence across LinkedIn and industry platforms
• Support and mentor junior members of the sales team

We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate:

• Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager or Business Development Manager
• Strong B2B sales background, ideally within a technical or project-led environment
• Experience managing higher-value tenders or complex sales cycles
• Confident presentation and stakeholder engagement skills
• Excellent pipeline management and CRM discipline
• Strong organisational and time management skills
• A proactive, target-driven approach
• Ability to coach, influence and lead by example

What’s on Offer:

• Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy extra days
• Early finish and casual dress Fridays
• Free onsite parking
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Social events and team activities

Why This Role?

If you’re a commercially driven Area Sales Manager ready to step into a role where you can genuinely make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Waterlooville

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

01-03-2026

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