Area Business Manager

On Target Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; Remote; GBP 50,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established engineering firm seeks an Area Business Manager to lead sales and business development for valve products across the UK and EU. The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge of valves, excellent communication skills, and a background in engineering sales. This fully remote role offers a salary of £50,000 - £65,000 along with benefits including a car allowance, private health care, and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

Car Allowance

25 Days A/L + BH

Pension

Private Health Care

Qualifications

• Must be happy to travel across the UK and internationally.
• Background in engineering sales, ideally within process or industrial markets.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Technical understanding of valves

Strong communication skills

Planning and organizational skills

Proficient in Microsoft Office

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!

Consultant: Joshua Cumming

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Tel no.: (phone number removed)

Candidates must be eligible to work and live in the UK.

About On Target

At On Target, we specialise in sales, technical, and commercial jobs in the Engineering, Construction, Building Services, Medical & Scientific, and Commercial & Industrial Solutions sectors, enabling our consultants to become experts in their market sector. We place all levels of personnel, up to Director, across the UK and internationally.