Area Sales Account Manager

Adept Resourcing; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the components industry is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager for the Yorkshire and North East region. This hybrid role requires strong account management and negotiation skills to grow existing accounts effectively. The position offers a competitive salary of £45k, potential bonuses, and a company car. If you're a motivated sales professional eager to make an impact and represent a reputable brand, apply today to take your career to the next level.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Company car

Bonus potential

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a similar sales role, ideally in the components or manufacturing sectors.
• A background in account management focused on growing accounts.
• Strong communication skills to build rapport with clients.

Responsibilities

• Manage a loyal database of customers to increase revenue.
• Grow accounts by leveraging negotiation and relationship abilities.
• Collaborate with internal teams and engage with clients in the region.

Skills

Account management

Negotiation skills

Building long-term relationships

Sales strategy development

Job description

Area Sales Manager - Yorkshire & North East

Location

Sheffield Office (50% office-based, 50% field visits)

Salary

£45k + £#removed# monthly bonus + Company Car

Are you a driven and experienced sales professional with a strong background in components sales? Do you excel in account management, negotiation, and building long‑term relationships that grow accounts and increase profitability? If so, we have an exclusive opportunity to join a leading manufacturer in the industry as an Area Sales Manager, covering Yorkshire and the North East. Our client, a well‑established company renowned for its high‑quality products, is looking for someone like you to take charge of their already extensive customer base and drive continued growth.

What you’ll be doing

• Account Management: You'll inherit a large, loyal database of customers, allowing you to hit the ground running. Your focus will be to nurture these existing relationships while identifying opportunities to increase revenue.
• Business Development: The key to this role is growing accounts. Your expertise in negotiation and relationship building will allow you to leverage opportunities to expand product offerings and increase customer spend.
• Sales Strategy: A mix of office work and field visits will see you collaborating with both your internal team in Sheffield and your customers across the region. You'll spend around 50% of your time in the office, with the rest of the time spent on the road, engaging with clients and prospects.
• Reporting & Feedback: Use your keen market insight to report on competitor activity, customer needs, and any emerging market trends to help shape the company's sales strategy moving forward.

What we’re looking for

• Proven experience in a similar sales role, ideally in the components or manufacturing sectors.
• A background in account management, with an emphasis on growing accounts, managing relationships, and driving profitability.
• Negotiation skills that allow you to secure long‑term deals and optimise margins.
• Strong communication skills, with the ability to build rapport and maintain lasting relationships with clients at all levels.
• Self‑motivated, with the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Comfortable working in a hybrid role (office and field‑based) with a willingness to travel across your designated region.

What’s in it for you

• Competitive salary of £45k with bonus potential ranging from £#removed# per month.
• A company car.
• The chance to represent a well‑regarded brand with a strong customer base and plenty of opportunity for growth.
• A supportive environment where your success will be recognised and rewarded.

If you're looking for a role where your sales expertise can truly shine and you're ready to take your career to the next level, then apply today.