Area Sales Manager

Osprey Engineering Solutions; East Midlands; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading independent distributor is seeking an Area Sales Manager based in the South of the UK to drive sales and manage client relationships. This field-based role requires expertise in pneumatics and automation solutions, focusing on business development and customer satisfaction. The successful candidate will cover key areas including the Midlands and South East, promoting a wide range of products and ensuring growth within the assigned territory. Competitive salary and opportunities for career growth are included.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in sales within the industrial sector.
• Ability to develop and maintain strong client relationships.
• Strong technical knowledge of pneumatic and automation products.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales across Southern UK.
• Win new business with OEMs and end users.
• Promote a portfolio of pneumatic components and solutions.
• Conduct site visits for technical assessments.
• Collaborate with internal teams for customer satisfaction.

Skills

Business development

Customer relationship management

Technical expertise in pneumatics

Sales forecasting

Job description

Area Sales Manager Pneumatic & Associated Equipment

Region: South of the UK (Derby downwards)

Employer: Leading Independent, Highly Capable Distributor

Salary: Competitive Salary

About the Company

My client is a well-respected and long-established independent distributor specialising in pneumatics and associated industrial products. Known for their deep technical capability, customer-first ethos, they have built a strong reputation across the UK for delivering innovative engineered solutions, high-quality products, and expert support to customers in manufacturing, automation, process, and engineering sectors.

As part of their continued growth, they are now seeking an career driven Area Sales Manager to take ownership of the Southern UK territory by planning own visits, driving business development, nurturing key accounts, and expanding market presence.

The Role

As Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for managing and growing sales across the region from Derby downwards, covering major industrial hubs across the Midlands, Home Counties, South, South West, and South East.

This is a field-based, customer-facing role where you will use your technical and commercial expertise to :

• Proactively win new business with OEMs, end users, system integrators, and industrial customers.
• Develop strong relationships with existing standard and key accounts to maximise revenue opportunities.
• Promote a wide portfolio of pneumatic components, actuators, valves, fittings, automation products, and related engineered solutions.
• Conduct site visits, assess technical requirements, and provide solution-focused recommendations.
• Work closely with internal technical and customer service teams to deliver a seamless customer experience.
• Identify market opportunities, competitor activity, and emerging sectors to support strategic growth plans.
• Provide accurate forecasting, territory planning, and account management plans.