Area Sales Manager

Primaire Consulting Ltd; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A consulting firm is seeking an Area Sales Manager in Bristol to drive business growth through maintaining and developing customer relationships. The ideal candidate will possess an engineering background and a self-motivated attitude towards achieving sales targets. You'll engage with customers to provide technical support and recommendations, with plenty of opportunities for career advancement.

Qualifications

• Self-starter with the ability to achieve sales targets.
• Strong team player who collaborates well.
• Confident in engaging with customers.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and grow sales with existing customers.
• Develop new business from leads or own initiative.
• Provide technical recommendations and support.

Skills

Self-motivated

Independent working

Customer engagement

Team collaboration

Education

Engineering qualification or proven practical engineering experience

Job description

About the job

Are you a self-motivated Area Sales Manager looking to take the next step in your career?

Do you enjoy solving technical problems, speaking with customers, and driving business growth? If so, this is a fantastic opportunity to progress into a customer‑facing Technical Sales & Support role with long‑term career potential.

We’re looking for someone with a solid External Sales background and a desire to develop within technical sales. You’ll play a key role in growing our presence across your region, managing existing accounts while building strong relationships with new customers.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Maintain and grow sales with existing customers
• Develop new business using provided leads or your own initiative
• Provide technical recommendations and discuss customer requirements
• Advise on product configuration and offer hands‑on technical support
• Prepare quotations, proposals, and follow up on enquiries
• Work with customers ranging from small businesses to major accounts
• Build expertise across control components, sensors, PLCs, and software

What We’re Looking For

• Engineering qualification or proven practical engineering experience
• A self‑starter who can work independently toward sales targets
• A strong team player who collaborates well with colleagues
• Someone confident engaging with customers and offering technical advice…