Area Sales Manager

Verto People; Sevenoaks; Remote; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering manufacturer is seeking an Area Sales Manager to manage and grow distribution networks while developing business relationships in the pumps sector. The role is remote, covering the South East UK, and requires experience in construction, mining, or quarrying. A competitive salary of £55,000-£60,000, along with bonuses and company benefits, is offered.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Fully expensed company car

Employee benefits scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, or Business Development Manager.
• Strong track record in construction, mining, or quarrying markets.
• Ability to work independently and travel frequently.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow distribution networks in the South East.
• Develop new business for pump products among various sectors.
• Conduct site visits to identify sales opportunities.

Skills

Sales experience in the pumps sector

Relationship management

Technical knowledge of pump systems

Job description

Overview

Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager required to join a global leading engineering manufacturer. The successful candidate will be home-based in the South East, managing and growing distribution networks while developing business with end users in construction, mining, quarrying, and hire. Products include a full range of pumps and associated products. Full product training provided.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow distribution networks while developing business with end users in various industries.
• Develop new business for various pump products into contractors, hire companies, and end users across the construction, mining, and quarrying sectors.
• Promote and sell a full range of pumps, including submersible pumps, centrifugal pumps, sewage pumps, wastewater pumps, or similar.
• Conduct site visits to quarries, mines, and construction projects to develop sales opportunities.
• Attend pump exhibitions, demonstrations, and industry events to raise brand awareness.
• Liaise with various engineering departments.
• Fully remote role, covering the South East UK (London & surrounding areas).

Package

• £55,000-£60,000 basic salary (depending on experience)
• Annual bonus scheme
• Fully expensed company car
• Company credit card
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Pension scheme
• Holiday allowance with additional days for time served
• Employee benefits scheme

Requirements

• Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager, Sales Engineer, Business Development Manager, or Key Account Manager in the pumps sector.
• Strong track record of working with distributors, hire companies, and end users in construction, mining, or quarrying markets.
• Ability to hit the ground running with pump knowledge and established customer contacts.
• Comfortable with daily site visits to quarries, mines, and construction projects.
• A technical sales background in submersible pumps, centrifugal pumps, sewage pumps, wastewater pumps, or similar mechanical engineering products is highly desirable.
• Full UK driving license.
• Home-based with willingness to travel extensively within the territory.