Area Sales Manager

WR Engineering; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the Oil and Gas sector seeks an experienced Area Sales Manager to drive growth in the South UK and Europe. You'll influence client specifications, build relationships, and support product development. Requires 5+ years sales experience in relevant industries, excellent communication skills, and a proactive attitude. Competitive salary and bonus offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Bonus

Opportunity to work with a reputable, growing business

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ sales experience in a relevant industry, specifically valves.
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organizational abilities required.
• Proactive, self-motivated, and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with key clients and dealers.
• Identify new business opportunities and pursue major project leads.
• Influence specifications and secure profitable orders.

Skills

Sales experience

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree (preferred but not essential)

Job description

Area Sales Manager South UK & International

I am working with a leading manufacturer in the Oil, Gas and Hydrogen industries in the search for an experienced Area Sales Manager to help drive growth of valve sales. This role is highly customer-focused across the South of England and strategic customers in Europe.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for influencing client specifications, generating profitable orders, and developing strong relationships with end-users, contractors, and OEMs. You will also support valve product development through market insights and help target new opportunities and key projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with key clients, dealers, consultants, and end users.
• Identify new business opportunities and pursue major project leads.
• Influence specifications and secure profitable orders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to achieve revenue and margin targets.
• Develop commercial and technical strategies for tenders.
• Represent the company at exhibitions, seminars, and client meetings.
• Provide market insights and support marketing activities.

Skills & Experience

• Minimum 5 years’ sales experience in a relevant industry and product knowledge; valves
• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational abilities.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Engineering degree preferred but not essential

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus
• Opportunity to work with a reputable, growing business.