Area Sales Manager

Hewett Recruitment; Redditch; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading global machine tool manufacturer seeks an Area Sales Manager to cover the UK. Responsibilities include owning the sales cycle, identifying opportunities, and managing client relationships through technical consultations and tailored solutions. The role offers a competitive salary, performance bonuses, and comprehensive training within a supportive team environment.

Benefits

33 days holiday + your birthday off

Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone

Pension scheme & life assurance

Comprehensive training and career development support

Qualifications

• Engineering background with machine tool industry experience.
• Proven experience in technical sales and account management.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills.

Responsibilities

• Develop sales plans to grow market share.
• Manage and grow an established client base.
• Deliver technical presentations and close deals.

Skills

Technical Sales

Negotiation

Account Management

Communication

Target-driven

Job description

Area Sales Manager - CNC Machine Tools

A rare and exciting opportunity has arisen for a technical sales professional to step into a well-established territory due to a planned retirement. This is your chance to join a global machine tool manufacturer with a strong UK presence and a reputation for quality, innovation, and customer service.

While this is a field-based role covering the UK, the company's UK headquarters are located in Redditch. Candidates based in the Midlands are particularly encouraged to apply, as you will be expected to attend the Redditch office on a reasonably regular basis for team meetings, training, on-site demonstrations and collaboration.

The Role

As Area Sales Manager, you'll take full ownership of the sales cycle, from identifying new opportunities and providing technical consultations to securing orders and managing post-sale relationships. You'll work with advanced CNC technology across key sectors including automotive, aerospace, general engineering, and energy.

Responsibilities:

• Develop and implement strategic sales plans to grow market share.
• Manage and grow an established client base while identifying new business opportunities.
• Deliver technical presentations and on-site demonstrations.
• Negotiate and close deals, ensuring exceptional customer experience.
• Collaborate with internal teams to provide tailored solutions.
• Represent the business at trade shows, events, and exhibitions.
• Attend regular meetings at the Redditch HQ as part of your role.

Requirements:

• Engineering background with machine tool industry experience (essential).
• Proven experience in technical sales, account management, or business development.
• Confident communicator with strong negotiation skills.
• Self-motivated and target-driven, with a strategic mindset.
• Full UK driving licence and flexibility to travel nationwide.
• Based in the Midlands region (preferred due to office location in Redditch).

What's On Offer:

• Competitive salary + performance-based bonus.
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays) + your birthday off.
• Company vehicle, laptop, and mobile phone.
• Pension scheme & life assurance.
• Comprehensive training and career development support.
• A supportive, team-focused environment.

Head office based in Redditch, role to cover the whole of the UK.

Monday to Friday 8am to 4:30pm with flexibility to meet customer needs and demand.