Area Sales Manager (South East)

Universal Business Team; City Of London; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading technical solutions provider in the UK is seeking an Area Sales Manager to build relationships and drive growth. The successful candidate will spend 60% of their time nurturing existing accounts and 40% developing new business. This role offers a rewarding salary package of up to £55k base, plus a bonus structure and flexible working options. Ideal for someone with a proactive attitude and proven sales experience in technical fields.

Benefits

Up to £55k base salary

Company car

Bonus structure

28 days holiday

Qualifications

• Proven field sales experience, ideally in hardware, construction, or technical products.
• Thrives on face-to-face customer interaction and relationship building.
• Can analyse performance data and translate it into action.

Responsibilities

• Nurture existing accounts and develop new business.
• Provide technical advice and tailored solutions to customers.
• Attend meetings to align on goals and performance.

Skills

Field sales experience

Customer relationship building

Performance data analysis

Proactivity

Clear communication

Job description

About the Company

This high-growth specialist is known for its technical expertise, quality products, and strong customer relationships. With a forward-thinking approach and a commitment to continuous improvement, they're shaping the future of hardware solutions, helping clients stay competitive in a fast-evolving market.

Role Overview

As Area Sales Manager, you'll be the face of the business — building trust, solving problems, and driving growth across your region.

• Spend 60% of your time nurturing existing accounts, and 40% developing new business
• Regularly meet customers face to face, booking appointments at their sites or the brand new showroom in Park Royal, London
• Identify and close new sales opportunities, especially with Monthly Repeat Customers
• Provide technical advice and tailored solutions to meet customer needs
• Act as the eyes and ears on the ground, feeding insights back to the wider team

Key Responsibilities

• Develop and nurture existing customer accounts who have the potential to become MRCs
• Deliver technical support and solution-based advice to generate sales
• Communicate customer feedback and insights to internal teams
• Analyse monthly sales performance and identify growth opportunities
• Ensure regular contact with all key accounts (at least every 8 weeks)
• Attend daily, weekly, and monthly team meetings to align on goals and performance

Requirements

• Has proven field sales experience, ideally in hardware, construction, or technical products
• Thrives on face-to-face customer interaction and relationship building
• Is proactive, organised, and driven by results
• Can analyse performance data and translate it into action
• Communicates clearly and professionally with internal and external stakeholders

Ready to shape the future with a business that values your expertise?

Apply now or reach out for a confidential chat — we'd love to hear from you.

Benefits

• Rewarding Package - Up to £55k base + company car, laptop, phone
• Bonus Structure - company wide profit share scheme
• Time Off - 28 days holiday incl. bank holidays, Plus additional for
• Location Flexibility - Ideally based in Enfield or nearby M25 corridor