Area Sales Manager

Insignis Talent; Hounslow; Hybrid; GBP 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an Area Sales Manager for their hybrid role in South West, England. This position focuses on managing sales activities, expanding market presence, and building key client relationships in the defense industry. The ideal candidate will have a strong field sales background, excellent negotiation skills, and a track record of meeting sales objectives. Applications are welcome from candidates with the right to work in the UK.

Qualifications

• Proven track record of field sales experience.
• Ability and willingness to follow management instructions.
• Strong understanding of internal and external customers' needs.
• Ability to develop strategic plans and manage accounts.
• Proactive with CRM data and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Manage market share and sales activities in designated territories.
• Develop and grow relationships with global accounts.
• Implement sales and marketing plans with performance reporting.
• Implement sales/marketing plans and provide forecasting and reporting.
• Maintain CRM data and stay informed on market trends.
• Perform duties as directed by Regional Sales Manager.

Skills

Field sales background

Strong negotiating skills

Communication skills

Customer focus

Time management

Education

ONC in Electrical/Instrumentation

Degree in Engineering

Job description

Specialist Recruiter in all things Defence, Drones, and Aerospace!

We are seeking a dynamic Area Sales Manager to lead our sales efforts across designated territories. This role involves developing strategic plans to expand our market presence, managing key client relationships, and driving revenue growth.

This role is hybrid and based in the South West of England; we welcome applications in this region.

Overview

• Manage market share, sales activities, and allocated accounts across specified South‑West UK geographic areas.
• Develop and grow nominated global accounts while continuously targeting and securing new business in the region.
• Set and deliver annual and monthly sales objectives aligned with the company’s strategic plan and follow up on marketing‑generated leads.
• Implement sales and marketing plans while supporting monthly reporting, forecasting, and performance management for assigned industries and accounts.
• Produce required industry and product reports, maintain accurate CRM data, and stay informed on market trends, competitors, and customer strategies.
• Perform additional duties as required by the Regional Sales Manager or Sales Director, while upholding company behaviours and values.

Experience and Skills

• ONC in Electrical/Instrumentation
• Degree in Engineering would be advantageous.
• Has a good proven track record of a field sales background.
• Strong negotiating skills and capacity.
• Ability and willingness to follow instructions of management and respond to requests from others in the team in a helpful manner.
• Strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrates an understanding of the needs of internal and external customers.
• Ensures actions of self and others meet or exceed customer requirements.

Initiative

• Monitors and manages own time to ensure daily objectives are met.
• Develops and improves procedures in agreement with line manager.
• Accepts additional challenges and responsibilities willingly and assists others.
• Self‑reliant.
• Willingness to work extra hours or help in areas outside of role.
• Use of initiative to ensure tasks are completed; supportive of manager and wider team goals and objectives.

Due to the nature of this role, we are only accepting applications from candidates who already hold the right to work within the UK.

Seniority level

Not Applicable

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Sales, Management, and General Business

Industries

Defense and Space Manufacturing

South West, England, United Kingdom

Greater Bristol Area, United Kingdom

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