Area Sales Manager

Regional Recruitment Services; York and North Yorkshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing lighting solutions company seeks an ambitious Area Sales Manager in North Yorkshire. This field-based role requires a proactive sales professional to drive new business and maintain strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate has relevant industry experience, strong communication skills, and a full UK driving licence. The position offers a competitive salary, excellent commission structure, ongoing training opportunities, and a supportive work culture.

Benefits

Company car

Excellent commission structure

Ongoing training

Supportive work culture

Qualifications

• Experience or education within the electrical industry is preferred.
• Must possess strong communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organized with excellent time-management abilities.

Responsibilities

• Drive sales targets and develop new business opportunities.
• Build relationships with customers across the assigned region.
• Manage projects from enquiry through to completion.

Skills

Strong communication

Presentation skills

Time-management

Proactive attitude

Organizational skills

Education

Experience in the electrical industry

Job description

Job Title: Area Sales Manager

Location: North Yorkshire

Salary: £40,000 to £50,000

Company Overview

My client is a growing and innovative company within the lighting solutions sector, seeking an ambitious Area Sales Manager to join their expanding sales team. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional to develop and maintain strong relationships across a diverse customer base, including Specifiers, Designers, Wholesalers, Contractors, and End Users.

Role Overview

As an Area Sales Manager, you will be a key player in driving new business and nurturing existing customer relationships. This is a field‑based role covering the North Yorkshire region, requiring strong commercial acumen and the ability to manage projects from enquiry to completion.

Key Responsibilities

• Own and drive sales targets with passion and determination.
• Develop new business opportunities across the assigned region.
• Build and maintain relationships with Specifiers, Designers, Wholesalers, Contractors, and End Users.
• Manage projects from initial enquiry through to completion.
• Confidently present solutions and product offerings to customers.
• Embrace technology and modern sales tools to enhance sales performance.

About You

We're looking for a proactive, organised, and confident sales professional who thrives in a fast‑paced environment and enjoys building strong customer relationships.

Essential Requirements

• Proven experience or education within the electrical industry (lighting/design/engineering background is a bonus but not essential).
• Strong communication and presentation skills.
• Highly organised with excellent time‑management abilities.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple projects.
• Full UK driving licence.

What’s in It for You

• Competitive salary with company car.
• Excellent commission structure.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• Supportive, innovative, and inclusive working culture.

For more information about this role, please contact Chloe Raitt.