Area Sales Manager

WR Engineering; Guildford; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 60,000; 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. The role involves building relationships, identifying business opportunities, and influencing client specifications. Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' sales experience in a relevant industry, exceptional communication skills, and a proactive attitude. This position offers competitive salary and bonuses. The location is Guildford, UK.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Company Bonus

Opportunity to work with a reputable business

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years' sales experience in valves and instrumentation.
• Proficient in building relationships with clients and contractors.
• Must be proactive and capable of managing multiple priorities.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Sales experience in relevant industry

Communication skills

Relationship-building abilities

Organizational abilities

Attention to detail

Education

Engineering degree

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 and instrumentation.
• 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.