Area Sales Manager

Interaction Recruitment; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company car

Life insurance

25 days holiday

Job summary

INDLEE is recruiting an Area Sales Manager to cover a large territory across Leeds/ Yorkshire, selling gates, barriers and security/access solutions. You will build and manage a portfolio of customers, identify new opportunities and close deals on installation projects, PPM contracts and service agreements.

The ideal candidate has proven gates and barriers sales experience, a strong track record in new business development and account management, and can work independently with a full UK driving

Qualifications

• Must have proven gates and barriers sales experience.
• Background in security/access industry preferred.
• Strong track record in developing new business and managing accounts.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Develop and manage a portfolio of customers across the territory.
• Identify and secure new business opportunities.
• Sell gates, barriers, installation projects and service agreements.
• Maintain CRM records and provide sales forecasts.
• Collaborate with installation and service teams.

Skills

Gates and barriers sales

Security industry knowledge

New business development

Account management

CRM & forecasting

Job description

AREA SALES MANAGER GATES & BARRIERS

Location: Leeds / Yorkshire
Salary: Up to £60,000 per annum
OTE: £10,000 £12,000
Company Car or Car Allowance: Up to £500 per month
Hours: Monday to Friday, 09 00

Are you an experienced Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Account Manager, Sales Executive or Sales Representative with a background in gates, barriers, security or access solutions?

We are looking for an experienced sales professional to join an established company specialising in gates, barriers and security/access solutions, covering a large field-based territory.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially driven sales professional who has experience within the gates and barriers industry and is looking to develop new business, grow existing accounts and increase revenue through installation projects, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) contracts and ongoing service agreements.

The Role

• Develop and manage a portfolio of customers across the assigned territory
• Identify and secure new business opportunities within the gates, barriers and security/access industry
• Sell gates, barriers, installation projects, PPM contracts and service agreements
• Build strong, long‑term relationships with customers and key decision‑makers
• Carry out site visits, surveys and customer meetings
• Develop opportunities from initial enquiry through to successful completion
• Identify opportunities for additional services and recurring revenue
• Prepare quotations, negotiate commercial terms and close sales
• Maintain accurate CRM records and provide regular sales forecasts
• Work closely with internal installation, service and operations teams
• Manage and grow existing accounts while continually developing the territory

About You

The successful candidate must have previous experience selling gates and barriers and ideally have a background within the security, access control, perimeter security or physical security industry.

We would consider candidates currently working as:

• Area Sales Manager
• Regional Sales Manager
• Business Development Manager
• Business Development Executive
• Account Manager
• Sales Executive
• Sales Representative
• External Sales Executive
• Territory Sales Manager
• Technical Sales Executive
• Sales Engineer

You will be a confident and commercially focused sales professional who is comfortable working independently across a large geographical area.

We're looking for someone with:

• Proven experience in gates and barriers sales essential
• Experience within the security and access industry
• A strong track record of developing new business and managing existing accounts
• Experience selling installation, maintenance, PPM contracts and/or service agreements
• Excellent communication, negotiation and relationship‑building skills
• A commercially driven approach with the ability to identify and close opportunities
• The ability to manage your own diary and territory effectively
• A full UK driving licence

What's on Offer?

• Up to £60,000 basic salary
• £10,000 £12,000 OTE
• Company car or car allowance up to £500 per month
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Life insurance 4 x annual salary
• Monday to Friday, 09 00
• Established company and strong market position
• Opportunity to develop and grow an established territory
• Strong focus on long-term contracts and recurring revenue

If you have a proven background in gates and barriers sales and are looking for your next opportunity within the security and access industry, we'd be keen to hear from you.

INDLEE