Area Sales Manager

White Recruitment Construction; England; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading manufacturer in the Oil, Gas and Hydrogen industries is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to drive growth of valve sales across the South of England and strategic customers in Europe. The role involves building client relationships, identifying new business opportunities, and supporting product development. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years’ sales experience in a relevant industry. This position offers a competitive salary and bonus potential.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Bonus

Opportunity to work with a reputable, growing business

Qualifications

• 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.

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.

Skills

Sales experience in relevant industry

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Organizational abilities

Proactive and self-motivated

Education

Engineering degree

Job description

Area Sales Manager South UK & International

Role Overview

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.

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.