Area Sales Manager

Travail Employment Group; Manchester; Hybrid; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in capital machinery is seeking an Area Sales Manager to enhance their sales team. The role involves planning sales cycles, conducting calls, and visiting clients in the Manchester area. The ideal candidate will have a strong sales background in machinery and excellent communication skills. This position offers a competitive salary, commission structure, and opportunities for internal progression within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

31 days holiday

Company car

Training

Christmas shutdown

Hybrid work

Qualifications

• Successful sales experience with capital machinery or material handling systems.
• Strong engineering/technical mindset.

Responsibilities

• Planning a sales cycle to maximize revenue.
• Conducting sales calls and territory mapping.
• Visiting clients and negotiating prices.

Skills

Sales Experience

Communication

Negotiation

Job description

Area Sales Manager

£35,000pa (negotiable d.o.e) + excellent commission package. O.T.E at least £50,000pa. Location: M14 5BJ. Benefits include 31 days holiday, company car, training, and permanent employment.

Due to internal progression, a UK manufacturer of capital machinery has an exciting opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join their established team. You will promote product ranges to both prospect and existing clients throughout the designated sales area (Manchester/North West and M46 Corridor):

1. Effectively planning a sales cycle for the territory to maximize revenue.
2. Pro-actively conducting sales calls, appointment setting, and territory mapping (cold calling).
3. Visiting clients' sites, understanding their needs, educating on machinery options, negotiating prices, and closing sales.
4. Arranging demonstrations at the Northamptonshire Head Office showroom for existing and prospective clients.
5. Liaising with internal departments such as Sales Office, Service, and Workshop Teams regarding order requirements, follow-up, and after-care.
6. Supporting other Area Sales Managers and the Sales Director on projects and tenders as required.

The ideal candidate will demonstrate successful sales experience with capital machinery, material handling systems, or tooling, and possess a strong engineering/technical mindset. A positive, proactive, and determined approach to sales is essential. Excellent communication skills, confidence, and a friendly manner are required for sales calls and presentations. Initial training will be provided at Head Office in Northamptonshire over the first two weeks.

This role is suitable for those with experience in Field Sales, Sales Engineering, or as a Field Account Manager.

You will join a Northamptonshire manufacturing company with over 60 years of established reputation for quality machinery and services. Working directly with the Sales Director, this role offers variety and internal career progression opportunities. The company values longevity and a supportive work environment.

• Negotiable basic d.o.e
• Excellent individual and pool commission structure
• Permanent position
• Friendly, supportive team environment
• Christmas shutdown
• Hybrid work: up to 2 days remote, 3 days territory-based (some overnight stays required)

Travail Employment Group Ltd is acting as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.