Area Sales Manager

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

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking an Area Sales Manager to cover Scotland. This role requires experience in selling capital equipment, preferably in food manufacturing. With a balanced focus on account management and new business development, the ideal candidate will have the opportunity to work with a dedicated support team and significant growth potential. The salary is £55,000 - £65,000 per annum with additional benefits, including uncapped commission 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

• Experience of selling capital equipment ideally into a food manufacturing environment.
• Top-tier sales professionals are welcome from any service background.
• Ability to manage accounts and develop new business.

Responsibilities

• Manage existing accounts and develop new business in Scotland.
• Focus on driving sales and building relationships.
• Work with a dedicated pre-sales technical team for support.

Skills

Drive

Sales experience in food manufacturing

Relationship management

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 relationships. This opportunity has arisen due to the retirement of the previous long-standing incumbent.