Area Sales Manager

Precision People; England; Remote; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to cover the South East of England. You will develop new business, manage client relationships, and exceed sales targets in the machinery sector. The role includes a competitive salary of £50,000 with uncapped commission, training, and a company vehicle. If you're a driven sales professional with a passion for customer success, apply now.

Benefits

Uncapped commission

Ongoing product and sales training

25 days holiday plus Bank Holidays

Company vehicle with fuel card

Company pension plan

Health and Wellbeing Programme

Qualifications

• At least 2 years of B2B Engineering Sales experience.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience within machinery or industrial solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales across the South East region.
• Develop strong relationships with customers.
• Identify new opportunities and convert leads.

Skills

Proven experience in field sales

Excellent negotiation skills

Self-motivated

Confident communicator

Target-driven

Education

Proven qualification in Engineering

Job description

Role: Area Sales Manager

Location: Remote (Covering the South East Area), Colchester, Kent, Dartford

Salary: £45,000-£50,000 (Uncapped Commission)

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for building lasting customer relationships and driving growth? We're looking for an experienced Area Sales Manager to cover the South East of England, representing a market-leading range of high-performance machinery.

About the Role

As Area Sales Manager, you'll take ownership of an established territory, developing new business opportunities while nurturing existing customer relationships. You'll be the primary point of contact for clients across various industries, including manufacturing, engineering, and production, helping them find the right machinery solutions to enhance efficiency and performance.

Key Responsibilities

• Manage and grow sales across the South East region as an Area Sales Manager
• Develop strong, consultative relationships with customers and distributors
• Identify new opportunities and convert leads into long-term partnerships
• Deliver product demonstrations and technical advice
• Achieve and exceed sales targets through proactive territory management
• Manage all current customers within your allocated area, ensuring they receive the highest customer service, and we service their needs as their business develops
• Demonstrate our full product range to current and new customers
• Generate your own leads and build new relationships with potential customers
• Close leads and opportunities
• Report on area development and progress

About You

• Proven experience in field sales, ideally within machinery, capital equipment, or industrial solutions, as an Area Sales Manager
• Confident communicator with excellent negotiation and presentation skills
• Self‑motivated, target‑driven, and able to work independently
• Full UK driving licence
• Proven qualification of some nature in Engineering
• At least 2 years of B2B Engineering Sales Experience

What's on Offer

• Basic salary of £50,000
• Uncapped commission structure
• Ongoing product and sales training
• Real opportunity to grow within a respected and innovative business
• 25 days holiday per year plus Bank Holidays
• Company vehicle with fuel card
• Mobile phone, laptop, Premier Inn card
• Company pension plan
• Health and Wellbeing Programme

If you're ready to take the next step in your sales career and represent a trusted name in the machinery sector, apply today, and let's talk.

About Precision People

Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales, and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.

Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates’ expectations.

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