Area Sales Manager - East Midlands
- Field Based Role
- Pumps & Rotating Equipment - Pumps, Valves, Seals, Motors, Drives, etc.
- Salary up to £59,000 + Bonus OTE 20%
- Car/Car Allowance provided
- Benefits include Pension (8% employer contribution), health plan, 25 days holiday, retail discounts.
I'm working with a leading engineering business that's looking to appoint an Area Sales Manager to cover the East Midlands. This is an excellent opportunity for a technically minded sales professional with strong knowledge of pumps or rotating equipment to join a respected name in the sector.
About the Role
This is a customer-facing position that combines technical expertise with strategic sales development. You'll take ownership of the East Midlands territory, managing existing accounts while identifying and developing new opportunities.
- Provide technical sales support and expert advice on pump systems and related services.
- Maintain and strengthen long-term customer relationships across all levels.
- Develop new business through solution-based selling and proactive territory management.
- Prepare accurate, detailed quotations and follow up to successfully convert enquiries.
- Collaborate with internal teams to deliver efficient technical and commercial responses.
- Monitor market activity and competitor performance to guide sales strategy.
- Promote approved service partners and support growth across the UK network.
- Meet agreed targets and report on activity and performance monthly.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a technically confident salesperson with experience in the engineering or pump industry. You should be both commercially astute and hands-on in your approach.
- Background in engineering or industrial equipment sales.
- Strong pump knowledge, ideally centrifugal or fluid handling systems.
- Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify technical detail.
- Highly organised with strong territory management skills.
- Full UK driving licence and the right to work in the UK.
- Professional in approach, with integrity and persistence.
- Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
The Package
- Basic Salary up to £59k
- Up to 20% bonus
- 8% pension contribution (employer)
- Company car or car allowance
- 25 days holiday + bank holidays
- Health and retail benefits
- Uniform and equipment provided
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