Area Business Manager

On Target Recruitment Ltd; City Of London; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer is seeking an Area Business Manager to own sales and business development for valve products across the UK and EU. The ideal candidate should have a strong technical understanding of valves, be willing to travel, and possess a background in engineering sales. This role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to build long-term relationships with clients. Competitive salary and benefits are offered.

Benefits

£50,000 - £65,000 salary

Car Allowance

25 Days A/L + BH

Pension

Private Health Care

Qualifications

• Strong technical understanding of valves, including sizing and selection.
• Background in engineering sales, ideally within process or industrial markets.
• Must be happy to travel across the UK and Internationally.

Responsibilities

• Take ownership of sales and business development for valve products.
• Build and maintain relationships with engineering contractors and users.
• Identify new project opportunities and drive specifications.
• Manage and support a network of regional agents for sales coverage.
• Work closely with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction.

Skills

Sales and business development

Technical understanding of valves

Excellent presentation skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

Confident communication

Education

Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship or Degree)

Job description

The Company: NATIONAL JOB - FULLY REMOTE

A long-established engineering manufacturer with an international reputation for precision and reliability in valve technology.

Supplies bespoke valve solutions to the process, energy, and infrastructure sectors.

Benefits of the Area Business Manager

• £50,000 - £65,000
• Car Allowance
• 25 Days A/L + BH
• Pension
• Private Health Care

The Role of the Area Business Manager

Take ownership of sales and business development for the company’s valve products across the UK & EU.

Build and maintain strong relationships with engineering contractors, oil & gas companies, and industrial end users.

Identify new project opportunities and drive specification of the company’s valve solutions within key accounts.

Manage and support a network of regional agents to maximise sales coverage and effectiveness.

Work closely with internal teams to ensure customer satisfaction and timely project delivery.

Attend trade shows, seminars, and exhibitions to represent the brand and promote the full valve product range.

Develop territory-specific sales plans, forecasts, and performance reports to align with business targets.

Maintain a clear understanding of competitor activity and market trends within the valve and oil & gas sectors.

Deliver consistent growth by combining technical expertise with strong commercial awareness.

The Ideal Person for the Area Business Manager

• Strong technical understanding of valves, including sizing and selection.
• Must be happy to travel across the UK and Internationally.
• Background in engineering sales, ideally within process or industrial markets.
• Excellent presentation, planning, and organisational skills.
• Confident communicator, capable of building long-term relationships.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint).
• Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship or Degree) with business training desirable.

If you think the role of Area Business Manager is for you, apply now!