Area Sales Manager – North
Location:
Remote
Job Type:
Full-time, Permanent
Benefits:
Company pension scheme, 24 days holiday, 3x life cover insurance, employee owned trust benefits after probationary period.
Do you have a proven track record in field sales offering capital equipment to both small and large food and pharmaceutical manufacturers?
About Us
Tendring Pacific is an employee-owned company, operating in the food and pharmaceutical sectors since 1996. We specialise in supplying equipment and instruments that mix, flush, and test gases – essential in the packaging process across these industries. Our solutions also help ensure seal integrity by detecting leaks in finished packs. Whether standalone devices or integrated into new or existing packaging machinery, our products are trusted by manufacturers throughout the UK and Northern Ireland.
Based in Sawston, near Cambridge, our dedicated team of 13 professionals covers sales, administration, and service. We pride ourselves on building long-term relationships with clients, providing high-quality equipment and exceptional support.
As an employee-owned business, everyone has a stake in our success. Once you've completed your probation period, you'll benefit directly from our Employee Ownership Trust (EOT).
Role Overview
We're looking for an Area Sales Manager to cover the North of England. You'll be responsible for managing and developing existing accounts, generating new business opportunities, and driving sales growth across your region. This role is ideal for someone with a technical sales background who's confident building relationships on the shop floor as well as at board level, and who is hungry to deliver results.
Key Responsibilities
* Manage and grow sales across the Northern territory.
* Build strong relationships with existing customers, ensuring high levels of service and support.
* Identify and develop new business opportunities within the food and pharmaceutical sectors.
* Assist on product demonstrations, training, and technical advice to customers.
* Work closely with the internal sales and service teams to provide a seamless customer experience.
* Monitor market trends and competitor activity in the region.
* Report regularly on sales performance, forecasts, and pipeline activity.
Skills & Experience
* Proven track record in technical/industrial sales, ideally within food manufacturing, inspection, or processing equipment.
* Strong communication and relationship-building skills.
* Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working independently.
* Good technical understanding with the ability to explain complex equipment clearly.
* Full UK driving licence (regular travel required).
What We Offer
* Competitive salary with performance-related bonus.
* Car allowance.
* Pension scheme.
* Employee ownership benefits (EOT) after probation.
* Ongoing training and development.
* The chance to be part of a supportive, growing business where your input really makes a difference.