Area Sales Manager

Job description

Visum Recruitment are delighted to be representing our client, a manufacturer within the Fluid Power industry, who are seeking an experienced and driven Area Sales Manager to join them on a full-time, permanent basis.

The role of the Area Sales Manager will be to develop new business opportunities and grow existing customer relationships across the South East. You will play a key role in driving revenue growth by promoting the company’s product range, supporting OEMs and end users, and identifying opportunities within target sectors.

Area Sales Manager Job Overview

• Identify, research, and pursue new business opportunities to grow market share within the assigned territory.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with new and existing customers
• Promote the company’s vacuum automation solutions to OEMs, end users, and machine builders.
• Conduct on-site and remote sales meetings, providing technical advice and product guidance.
• Manage projects from initial enquiry through to proposal, trials, and order completion.
• Arrange and oversee product trials where required.
• Negotiate pricing, discounts, and commercial terms in line with company policies.
• Use CRM software to plan visits, record customer information, and manage the sales pipeline.
• Work with marketing to support lead generation and promotional activity.
• Continuously develop product knowledge and sales capability

Area Sales Manager Job Requirements

• Experience in B2B technical or industrial sales.
• Experience selling Fluid Power/ Automation products
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to negotiate and close deals.

Area Sales Manager Salary & Benefits

• Salary up to £55,000 + company bonus (OTE 75K)
• 23 days annual leave + bank holidays
• Company pension scheme.
• Company sick pay scheme.
• 23 days annual leave plus bank holidays.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Northamptonshire

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

04-03-2026

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