Area Sales Manager

WR Engineering; Manchester; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Up to £80,000 dependent on experience plus £6,500 car allowance

High-profile project involvement

Collaborative work environment

Opportunities for career progression

Varied role with UK and international exposure

Job summary

A respected manufacturing company is seeking an Area Sales Manager for the North of England. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of technical sales experience, preferably in engineering or oil & gas, and demonstrate strong commercial awareness and relationship-building skills. This field-based role focuses on driving sales growth by managing key client relationships, identifying new market opportunities, and collaborating on major projects. Attractive salary package and career progression are offered.

Qualifications

• 5+ years of proven track record in technical sales, ideally within engineering or oil & gas.
• Ability to influence and negotiate effectively at all levels.
• Strong proactive, self-motivated individual with excellent relationship-building skills.

Responsibilities

• Drive profitable sales growth by engaging with clients.
• Manage and expand relationships with key clients and consultants.
• Identify and target new markets and business opportunities.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Commercial awareness

Relationship-building skills

Project management

Communication skills

Education

Engineering degree or relevant technical experience

Job description

Area Sales Manager - North

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for engineering and building high-value client relationships? This is your opportunity to step into a dynamic, high-impact role with a well-established and respected manufacturer at the forefront of the oil & gas sector.

The Role

• Driving profitable sales growth by influencing specifications and securing orders with end-users, contractors, and OEMs
• Managing and expanding relationships with key clients, dealers, and consultants
• Identifying and targeting new markets, projects, and business opportunities
• Spending the majority of your time engaging clients face-to-face (around 80% field-based)
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver commercial and technical strategies for major projects and tenders
• Representing the business at exhibitions, seminars, and industry events
• Feeding market insights back into product development and innovation

You

• Proven track record in technical sales (min 5 years), ideally within engineering, oil & gas, or a related technical industry
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Engineering degree preferred, but not essential if you bring relevant technical experience
• Confident communicator with a strategic mindset and attention to detail

Benefits

• 60-80k doe plus 6500 car allowance
• The chance to work on high-profile projects and shape market growth
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise are valued
• Long-term career progression within a respected global business
• A varied and autonomous role with UK and international exposure