Area Sales Manager

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Join a globally recognised manufacturer with a long standing reputation for quality and innovation, offering a field based sales role with strong account ownership and project exposure.

Area Sales Manager – North East / Yorkshire / Lancashire

Excellent opportunity for a driven Area Sales Manager to take ownership of a well established and performing territory with a mix of account management and project driven business.

The Role of Area Sales Manager

This is a field based position focused on developing sales across a defined territory, working with a mix of end users and distribution partners. You will be responsible for both managing existing relationships and identifying new opportunities across key vertical markets.

  • Manage and grow relationships with OEMs, contractors and specialist distribution partners
  • Work closely with distribution partners to drive sales and increase account spend
  • Manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to completion
  • Engage with technical and commercial stakeholders across multiple levels
  • Identify and win new business opportunities across the territory
  • Provide pre and post sales support to customers where required
  • Maintain a structured and proactive approach to territory management

Candidate for the Area Sales Manager role

  • Experience in a field sales role within a technical, industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Proven track record of selling through distribution and working with OEM customers
  • Ability to engage with both technical and commercial stakeholders
  • Strong relationship builder with a proactive approach to business development
  • Organised, self motivated and comfortable managing a territory
  • A stable track record is essential

The Company

A well established global manufacturer with a strong presence across technical and industrial markets, supplying high quality solutions into a wide range of commercial and manufacturing environments. The business combines technical expertise with ongoing investment in product development, supported by a collaborative and performance driven culture. With strong backing and continued growth, they offer stability alongside genuine opportunities for progression.

Package on offer for the Area Sales Manager

  • Up to £55,000 basic salary
  • Bonus structure
  • Hybrid company car, EV or generous car allowance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Health benefits
  • Stakeholder pension

Ref: CPJ1825

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Company: CPJ Recruitment
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Location: Newcastle upon Tyne
Job Description:

Join a globally recognised manufacturer with a long standing reputation for quality and innovation, offering a field based sales role with strong account ownership and project exposure.

Area Sales Manager – North East / Yorkshire / Lancashire

Excellent opportunity for a driven Area Sales Manager to take ownership of a well established and performing territory with a mix of account management and project driven business.

The Role of Area Sales Manager

This is a field based position focused on developing sales across a defined territory, working with a mix of end users and distribution partners. You will be responsible for both managing existing relationships and identifying new opportunities across key vertical markets.

  • Manage and grow relationships with OEMs, contractors and specialist distribution partners
  • Work closely with distribution partners to drive sales and increase account spend
  • Manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to completion
  • Engage with technical and commercial stakeholders across multiple levels
  • Identify and win new business opportunities across the territory
  • Provide pre and post sales support to customers where required
  • Maintain a structured and proactive approach to territory management

Candidate for the Area Sales Manager role

  • Experience in a field sales role within a technical, industrial or manufacturing environment
  • Proven track record of selling through distribution and working with OEM customers
  • Ability to engage with both technical and commercial stakeholders
  • Strong relationship builder with a proactive approach to business development
  • Organised, self motivated and comfortable managing a territory
  • A stable track record is essential

The Company

A well established global manufacturer with a strong presence across technical and industrial markets, supplying high quality solutions into a wide range of commercial and manufacturing environments. The business combines technical expertise with ongoing investment in product development, supported by a collaborative and performance driven culture. With strong backing and continued growth, they offer stability alongside genuine opportunities for progression.

Package on offer for the Area Sales Manager

  • Up to £55,000 basic salary
  • Bonus structure
  • Hybrid company car, EV or generous car allowance
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Health benefits
  • Stakeholder pension

Ref: CPJ1825

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Posted: April 4th, 2026