Area Sales Manager

WALLACE HIND SELECTION LIMITED; Easter Howgate; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking a driven Area Sales Manager based in Scotland to sell capital equipment in the food manufacturing sector. The ideal candidate will have a proven sales track record, focusing on both account management and new business development. With significant growth opportunities in a well-established territory, this role offers a competitive salary and benefits, including an uncapped commission structure and a company car.

Benefits

OTE: Circa £85,000 per annum with uncapped commission

Audi or BMW company car

Pension & Health schemes

25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays

Qualifications

• Proven track record of successful sales in capital equipment.
• Experience in managing customer relationships effectively.
• Ability to work independently and manage territory efficiently.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales and manage customer relationships.
• Account management and new business development.
• Collaborate with pre-sales and project management teams.

Skills

Sales experience in food manufacturing

Account management

Business development

Ability to drive sales

Job description

We are looking for a driven Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager based in Scotland or Northern England with experience of selling capital equipment ideally into a food manufacturing environment. We are open to top, driven sales professionals from any product / service background, as long as you are selling into food manufacturing.

SALARY

£55,000 - £65,000 per annum

BENEFITS

• OTE: Circa £85,000 per annum with uncapped commission
• Audi or BMW company car
• Pension & Health schemes
• 25 Days holiday + Bank Holidays

LOCATION

Covering Scotland

COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Glasgow, Edinburgh, Aberdeen, Dundee, Carlisle, Newcastle, Middlesborough, Sunderland

JOB SPECIFICATION

Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Technical Sales Manager - Packaging & Process Machinery: Food

This is a classic Area Sales Manager role covering Scotland, with a 50 / 50 split between account management and new business development. You'll be covering a well-established, high-potential territory with significant opportunities for growth. The role is fully supported by a dedicated pre-sales technical team and post-order project management, allowing you to focus entirely on driving sales and managing customer relationships. This opportunity has arisen due to the retirement of the previous long‑standing incumbent.