Area Sales Manager - SW England & Wales - Manufacturing Sales

ACS Business Performance Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 100,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading business performance consultancy in the UK is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to oversee a well-established territory in South West England and Wales. This role involves managing existing customer relationships while driving growth through technical sales in the process industry. Candidates should have experience with control valves and excellent relationship management skills, alongside a willingness to travel. The position offers a competitive salary, commission, and substantial benefits.

Benefits

Competitive salary with commission

Company car (EV or Plug-in Hybrid)

Private medical cover

Comprehensive technical training

Qualifications

• Experience managing sales in process engineering.
• Ability to discuss engineering applications confidently.
• Comfortable with independent territory management.

Responsibilities

• Manage sales activities in the South West England & Wales region.
• Build relationships with engineering stakeholders.
• Conduct technical site surveys and provide tailored solutions.
• Collaborate with engineers on proposals and quotes.

Skills

Experience with control valves

Relationship management

Technical aptitude

Site survey capability

Job description

We are seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager - ( South West England & Wales) to take over a well‑established region, supporting a strong existing customer base while developing new opportunities across the process industry. This is a rare opportunity to inherit a territory with long‑standing relationships, while driving growth through technical expertise and customer engagement.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Manage your region autonomously, planning territory activity, customer visits, and sales initiatives.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with end users, site engineers, maintenance teams, consultants, and project personnel.
• Conduct technical site surveys, understand application requirements, and recommend tailored control valve and automation solutions.
• Promote a broad portfolio of high‑performance products, including advanced valves, smart metering, diagnostics, and predictive monitoring technologies.
• Provide on‑site technical support and guidance to ensure customers receive the right solutions.
• Collaborate with internal application engineers to prepare quotations, proposals, and technical submissions.
• Maintain accurate CRM records, support forecasting, and contribute to regional growth strategies.
• Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and technical presentations.

What You’ll Bring

• Experience with control valves, steam systems, flow/pressure control, or wider process engineering equipment.
• Ability to carry out site surveys, understand process conditions, and confidently discuss engineering applications.
• Strong relationship and account management skills with engineering stakeholders.
• Self‑motivated, organised, and comfortable managing your time and territory independently.
• Technical aptitude with a willingness to learn advanced digital solutions.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the territory.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary with commission structure and company‑wide profit‑related bonus.
• Excellent pension scheme.
• Company car (EV or Plug‑in Hybrid).
• Private medical cover and additional benefits.
• Comprehensive technical training on valves, actuation, and digital solutions.
• Supportive, positive working environment with exceptional staff retention.
• A rare chance to take over a highly established territory with strong long‑term customer relationships.

If you’re a technically minded sales professional ready to take ownership of a thriving region, apply today to become our next Area Sales Manager.

This role is rescruited for by ACS Performance.