Field Area Sales Manager - Castings & Industrial Markets

White Recruitment Construction; Bedford; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established engineering manufacturer in Bedfordshire is seeking an Area Sales Manager to manage and grow customer accounts while developing new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of technical sales experience in the castings industry and a strong understanding of casting processes. This field-based role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to close deals effectively. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including performance bonuses and career progression.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus

Pension scheme

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Career progression

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years’ technical sales experience within the castings industry.
• Confident interpreting drawings and discussing engineering specifications.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Manage and grow an established portfolio of customers across the region.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within relevant market sectors.
• Provide technical support and product knowledge during customer meetings.

Skills

Technical sales experience

Understanding of casting processes

Business development

Relationship-building skills

Commercial awareness

Job description

A well-established engineering manufacturer in Bedfordshire is seeking an Area Sales Manager to manage and grow customer accounts while developing new business opportunities. The ideal candidate will have at least 5 years of technical sales experience in the castings industry and a strong understanding of casting processes. This field-based role requires excellent communication skills and the ability to close deals effectively. The position offers a competitive salary and various benefits, including performance bonuses and career progression.