Area Sales Manager

TieTalent; Manchester; Remote; GBP 40,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive growth in the North West region. This role offers the opportunity to work autonomously while selling mechanical handling and processing machinery. You will be responsible for managing the full sales cycle, providing tailored technical solutions, and maintaining strong customer relationships. With a flexible, remote field-based position and an excellent commission structure, this role is perfect for a motivated sales professional looking to make a significant impact in a dynamic environment.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Fuel card

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Excellent commission structure

8% pension contribution

Qualifications

• Proven success in capital equipment sales, especially shredders and crushers.
• Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple projects.

Responsibilities

• Drive new business growth and account development across the North West.
• Manage the full sales cycle from outreach to closing deals.

Skills

Capital Equipment Sales

Business Development

Technical Solutions

Sales Cycle Management

Cold Calling

Organizational Skills

Job description

AREA SALES MANAGER – CAPITAL EQUIPMENT | NORTH WEST (LEEDS–MANCHESTER) | INDUSTRIAL MACHINERY SECTOR

Elite Consultancy Network is proud to represent a leading UK-based distributor and service provider of mechanical handling and processing equipment. With a rich heritage and strong presence across the UK and Ireland, our client is a trusted name in supplying high-performance machinery to sectors including recycling, construction, scrap metal, demolition, quarrying, energy, and ports.

We’re now seeking an Area Sales Manager to join their growing commercial team, focusing on the North West region, specifically between Leeds and Manchester.

What’s On Offer

• Company vehicle
• Fuel card
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Excellent commission structure
• 8% pension contribution
• Remote field-based role with autonomy and flexibility

The Role

As an Area Sales Manager, you will play a crucial role in driving both new business growth and account development across the North West. You’ll be responsible for:

1. Selling and hiring the full range of mechanical handling and processing machinery
2. Providing tailored technical solutions to meet customer needs
3. Managing the full sales cycle – from cold outreach to closing deals and aftercare
4. Preparing accurate and timely quotations
5. Offering on-site technical support and advice
6. Keeping up-to-date with competitor activity to maintain a strong market position

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven success in capital equipment sales (shredders, crushers, screeners, chippers etc.)
• Industry experience in waste, recycling, construction, or related sectors
• Familiarity with OEMs or main dealer operations
• Confident cold caller with strong new business development skills
• Technically minded, with the ability to assess customer needs and provide customized solutions
• Able to juggle multiple projects and demands – strong organizational skills are a must
• Autonomous self-starter with the ability to manage their own schedule effectively
• Deep regional knowledge and network within the designated territory

If you're a hands-on sales professional who thrives in a technical, solutions-driven environment and you're looking for a role that offers flexibility, autonomy, and strong earning potential — we want to hear from you.

Nice-to-have skills

• Business Development

Location

Manchester, England

Other Sales Roles

Sales Manager / Director of Sales

Business Developer / Sales Development Representative