Area Sales Manager
- Chester
- £36,000-40,000 per year
- Permanent
- Full-time
- Responsible for managing a portfolio of approximately 400 accounts across a defined territory
- Selling industrial / engineering components into a mix of end users and trade partners
- 50% of your time focused on OEM customers
- 50% managing and growing relationships with established distributors and re-sellers (e.g. Eriks, Key Industrial, BSL, etc.)
- Engaging with a variety of stakeholders including Production Managers, Engineers, and Buyers
- 75% of your focus will be on existing business developing current accounts and converting warm inbound enquiries
- Tasked with growing an area currently generating circa £800K turnover
- Supported by an internal team for quotes, lead generation, and customer service
- Full autonomy to manage your diary and develop your area with the backing of a respected brand (2/3 days field / 2/3 days WFH)
Our client is a well-established UK manufacturer of industrial /engineering components, with over 50 years of heritage, known for delivering high-quality engineered solutions across a broad range of industries both domestically and internationally. With a reputation built on service, reliability, and innovation, the business continues to experience strong growth and customer loyalty.As an employer, they offer a stable and supportive environment where employees are genuinely valued. Staff retention is exceptionally high, with many team members having built long-term careers within the business, reflecting a culture that rewards dedication and promotes from within.This is a company that empowers its sales team, offering autonomy, ongoing training, and the backing of a trusted brand. Area Sales Managers benefit from clear career progression opportunities, a collaborative leadership team, and a culture that encourages ownership and long-term success.The Candidate for the Area Sales Manager role
- Proven background in B2B sales, ideally with an industrial or engineering bias
- A practical thinker with a solutions-led approach to customer needs
- Strong and stable sales track record consistent performance and territory development
- Dynamic, self-motivated, and able to work independently while being a team player
- Confident in managing a varied customer base and building long-term relationships
- Basic salary up to £40,000 (dependent on experience)
- Uncapped quarterly bonus realistic earnings of £5,000 £6,000+ per year
- Additional 10% of salary bonus for achieving a stretch target
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Hybrid company car or car allowance
- Laptop, phone, and full business expenses covered
- Basic salary up to £40,000 (dependent on experience)
- Uncapped quarterly bonus realistic earnings of £5,000 £6,000+ per year
- Additional 10% of salary bonus for achieving a stretch target
- 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
- Company pension scheme
- Hybrid company car or car allowance
- Laptop, phone, and full business expenses covered
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