Area Sales Manager

Job description

Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Sales Engineer to join a global leading engineering manufacturer.

The successful Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Sales Engineer will work fully remote, responsible for new business development and managing key accounts across the North West UK, selling a wide range of hydraulic components and systems including pumps, valves, actuators, power packs or similar hydraulic products via end user and OEM channels.

The Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Sales Engineer must have strong technical sales and applications knowledge within the hydraulics or relatable fluid power sector.

Package

• £55,000 – £65,000 (depending on experience)
• Company car
• Bonus scheme
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension
• Laptop & mobile
• Additional benefits

Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Sales Engineer Role

• Develop new business and manage existing hydraulic accounts across the North West UK.
• Promote and sell hydraulic components. Systems and fluid power solutions to machinery and equipment manufacturers.
• Deliver strong personal sales performance, generating £1M+ in annual hydraulic system sales.
• Provide technical sales, applications support, or hands on knowledge of hydraulic solutions.
• Identify new business opportunities through site visits and hydraulic industry networking.
• Liaise with various engineering departments.

Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Sales Engineer Requirements

• Proven background in technical sales and applications knowledge within the hydraulics or relatable fluid power sector.
• Experience selling hydraulic systems, components & solutions in to various industries.
• A Hydraulic Service Engineer, Design Engineer, Application Engineer looking for progression in to sales are encouraged to apply.
• Strong knowledge of hydraulic systems & components such as pumps, valves, power packs or similar.
• Mechanical engineering degree is advantageous.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to work remote across the North West UK.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Manchester

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

22-03-2026

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