Area Sales Manager

RGM Partners; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary + commission

Career development

Supportive team

Impact on UK industry

Job summary

RGM Partners in the Midlands is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Industrial Lubricants to drive growth across the Midlands territory. You will build strong relationships with engineering, procurement, and operations teams, and tailor lubricant solutions to reduce downtime and boost efficiency.

The role involves managing the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing, providing technical advice on lubricants and metalworking fluids, and travelling within the territory with a valid UK driving

Qualifications

• Proven track record in industrial/technical sales.
• Knowledge of lubricants, metalworking fluids or related engineering products.
• Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
• Commercial drive with a consultative approach.
• Valid UK driving licence (territory travel required).

Responsibilities

• Develop and grow accounts across the Midlands territory.
• Identify new business opportunities and convert leads into long-term clients.
• Provide technical advice on lubricants, metalworking fluids, and industrial applications.
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals.
• Build strong relationships with engineering, procurement, and operations teams.

Skills

Industrial/technical sales

Communication skills

Relationship-building

Commercial drive

Driving license

Job description

Area Sales Manager – Industrial Lubricants (Midlands, UK)

Our client is in industrial lubricants, trusted by manufacturers and engineering firms to keep operations running at peak performance. Their success is built on technical expertise, customer focus, and long‑term partnerships.

Join them as an Area Sales Manager and you’ll drive growth across the Midlands, building strong relationships and delivering tailored lubricant solutions that reduce downtime and improve efficiency.

The Opportunity

• Develop and grow accounts across the Midlands territory
• Identify new business opportunities and convert leads into long‑term clients
• Provide technical advice on lubricants, metalworking fluids, and industrial applications
• Manage the full sales cycle from prospecting to closing deals
• Build strong relationships with engineering, procurement, and operations teams

What We’re Looking For

• Proven track record in industrial/technical sales
• Knowledge of lubricants, metalworking fluids or related engineering products
• Strong communication and relationship‑building skills
• Commercial drive with a consultative approach
• Valid UK driving licence (territory travel required)

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary plus commission
• Long‑term career prospects with ongoing training
• A supportive team culture with customer success at its core
• The chance to make a real impact in keeping UK industry running efficiently