Area Sales Manager - South UK

White Label Recruitment Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading industrial manufacturer in the UK is looking for an Area Sales Manager to oversee sales across the South. Candidates should have technical sales experience in manufacturing or related sectors, with an emphasis on the food industry. The role entails developing new business and managing key accounts, ensuring exceptional customer experiences, and providing market insights. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £50,000 plus a performance-based bonus and benefits such as private healthcare and an enhanced pension scheme after six months.

Benefits

Competitive salary up to £50,000 per year

Up to 15% performance-based bonus

Private healthcare

Enhanced pension scheme after 6 months

Qualifications

• Experience within manufacturing, packaging, or related industrial sectors, particularly in the food industry.
• Track record in managing key accounts and developing new business.

Responsibilities

• Lead sales activities across the South of the UK.
• Manage and develop existing accounts.
• Deliver exceptional customer experience.
• Provide market insights and feedback.
• Conduct product demonstrations and negotiations.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Proven track record of developing new business

Strong communication skills

Networking and interpersonal skills

Understanding technical and engineering requirements

Self-motivated and organised

Job description

White Label is excited to be partnering with a leading industrial manufacturer in their search for an Area Sales Manager to cover the South of the UK.

This is an excellent opportunity for a commercially minded Area Sales Manager with experience within manufacturing to take ownership of a defined territory, drive new business and manage key accounts. The role focuses on growing sales, with a particular emphasis on OEM relationships within the food, packaging and materials handling industries.

The Role of Area Sales Manager:

• Lead sales activities across the South of the UK, identifying and converting new business opportunities.
• Manage and develop existing accounts to strengthen long-term relationships.
• Deliver an exceptional customer experience and act as a trusted industry advisor.
• Provide market insights and feedback to support business strategy and product development.
• Conduct product demonstrations, presentations, and negotiations, including on-site customer support where needed.

What We're Looking For:

• Technical sales experience within manufacturing, packaging, or related industrial sectors. Experience selling into the food industry is essential.
• Proven track record of developing new business and managing key accounts.
• Strong communication, networking, and interpersonal skills.
• Confidence in understanding technical and engineering requirements relevant to the products.
• Self-motivated and organised, able to manage workload across a large geographic area.

Benefits:

• Competitive salary up to £50,000 per year
• Up to 15% performance-based bonus
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced pension scheme after 6 months

This is a fantastic chance to join a forward-thinking, innovative industrial business and make a real impact on their growth in the UK