Regional Sales Manager

Consulo First; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A global engineering manufacturer is seeking an Area Sales Manager for Scotland and Ireland. This role involves managing a defined sales territory, developing new business, and growing existing accounts by selling mechanical and engineered solutions into various industrial sectors. Ideal candidates will have proven experience in external sales, a background in engineering sales, and a relevant qualification in Mechanical Engineering. This position offers a high level of autonomy and strong internal support.

Benefits

Stable opportunity

Strong internal support

Autonomy and responsibility

Qualifications

• Proven experience in external sales, area sales or regional sales.
• Background in engineering, automation, or technical sales.
• Comfortable selling mechanical components or engineered solutions.

Responsibilities

• Manage a defined sales territory covering Scotland & Ireland.
• Develop new business and manage existing accounts.
• Provide technical and commercial support to distributors.

Skills

External sales experience

Industrial sales experience

Technical sales experience

Education

Qualification in Mechanical Engineering (HNC, HND, BTEC or equivalent)

Job description

Area Sales Manager / Regional Sales Manager – Scotland & Ireland

Consulo are proud recruitment partners with a global engineering manufacturer supplying mechanical and technical solutions into a wide range of industrial markets. The business has a long‑standing UK presence, strong internal support, and a reputation for engineering quality, reliability and long‑term customer relationships.

The role

• Managing a defined sales territory covering Scotland & Ireland
• Developing new business while managing and growing existing accounts
• Selling mechanical and engineered solutions into industrial customers
• Working with OEMs, manufacturers, distributors and end users
• Conducting site visits to assess applications, specifications and operating conditions
• Preparing and executing a structured Territory Management Plan
• Working closely with internal sales, applications and technical teams
• Managing quotations, pipeline and opportunities through a CRM system
• Providing technical and commercial support to distributors, including joint visits
• Attending customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events

What they're looking for

• Proven experience in external sales, area sales or regional sales
• Background in industrial sales, engineering sales or technical sales
• Experience selling into manufacturing, automation, material handling, logistics, food & beverage, packaging, process industry, quarrying, recycling, cement or heavy engineering environments
• Comfortable selling mechanical components, mechanical systems or engineered solutions
• A qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (HNC, HND, BTEC or equivalent)
• Technically credible, commercially minded and confident engaging with engineers and decision‑makers
• Able to work autonomously across a large geographic territory
• Full UK driving licence

Why apply

• Established global engineering business
• Long‑term, stable opportunity
• High level of autonomy and responsibility
• Strong internal technical and commercial support

This role is being handled discreetly. High‑quality applications encouraged.

To be considered please send me through an updated copy of your CV for immediate consideration.