Field-Based Area Sales Manager – North East Coast

Zachary Daniels; North East; Remote; GBP 32,000 - 39,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Commission

Company Car

Laptop

Mobile Phone

20 days holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is partnering with an established British manufacturer to recruit an Area Sales Manager covering the North East Coast. This is a fully field-based role requiring regular travel and overnight stays.

In this position you will meet customers, understand their needs, and identify opportunities to grow sales. You will plan your territory, build lasting relationships and drive account development and new business.

Qualifications

• Experience in field sales or account management within a similar territory.
• Proven ability to win new business and grow existing accounts.
• Strong communication and negotiation skills with customers and decision makers.
• Proficient in Excel and CRM systems for pipeline and reporting.
• Full, clean UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly.

Responsibilities

• Create a territory plan balancing existing account development with new prospects.
• Understand each customer's business and identify ways to increase sales.
• Build a pipeline and own the journey from initial contact to closing.
• Plan and diary to maintain a consistent regional presence and visits.
• Guide customers through products and coordinate with promotions and aftercare.
• Review account performance to spot gaps and prioritise opportunities.
• Feed back market insights to the wider team and develop connections at events.

Skills

Field Sales

Territory Management

Business Development

Account Management

Relationship Building

Communication

Negotiation

UK Driving Licence

Travel Ready

Tools

Excel

CRM Systems

Job description

Zachary Daniels Recruitment is partnering with an established British manufacturer to recruit an Area Sales Manager covering the North East Coast. This is a fully field-based role requiring regular travel and overnight stays.

In this position you will meet customers, understand their needs, and identify opportunities to grow sales. You will plan your territory, build lasting relationships and drive account development and new business.