Area Sales Manager

Job description

• Join a globally recognised manufacturer with a long standing reputation for quality and innovation, offering a field based sales role with strong account ownership and project exposure.

Area Sales Manager - North East / Yorkshire / Lancashire

Excellent opportunity for a driven Area Sales Manager to take ownership of a well established territory with a mix of account management and project driven business.

The Role of Area Sales Manager

This is a field based position focused on developing sales across a defined territory, working with a mix of end users and distribution partners. You will be responsible for both managing existing relationships and identifying new opportunities across key vertical markets.

The Role of Area Sales Manager

• Manage and grow relationships with OEMs, contractors and specialist distribution partners
• Work closely with distribution partners to drive sales and increase account spend
• Follow opportunities from initial enquiry through to delivery
• Engage with technical and commercial stakeholders across multiple levels
• Identify and win new business opportunities across the territory
• Provide pre and post sales support to customers where required
• Maintain a structured and proactive approach to territory management

Candidate for the Area Sales Manager role

• Experience in a field sales role within a technical, industrial or manufacturing environment
• Proven track record of selling through distribution and working with OEM customers
• Ability to engage with both technical and commercial stakeholders
• Strong relationship builder with a proactive approach to business development
• Organised, self motivated and comfortable managing a territory
• A stable track record is essential

The Company hiring an Area Sales Manager

A well established global manufacturer with a strong presence across technical and industrial markets, supplying high quality solutions into a wide range of commercial and manufacturing environments. The business combines technical expertise with ongoing investment in product development, supported by a collaborative and performance driven culture. With strong backing and continued growth, they offer stability alongside genuine opportunities for progression.

Package

• Up to £55,000 basic salary
• Bonus structure
• Hybrid company car, EV or generous car allowance
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Health benefits
• Stakeholder pension

Ref: CPJ1825

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Newcastle Upon Tyne

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

02-04-2026

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