Are you a proven sales professional with experience selling into manufacturing customers?
If so, this Area Sales Manager opportunity could be your next move.
Join a well-established, forward-thinking manufacturer based in Sheffield, offering long-term stability and the chance to represent a market leader in its field.
Key Responsibilities of an Area Sales Manager
* Manage the full sales cycle from enquiry and quotation through to order processing and dispatch
* Build strong relationships with customers, agents, and suppliers, handling queries quickly and professionally
* Support and progress quotes in collaboration with the internal team to meet deadlines
* Manage and grow existing accounts, ensuring smooth order flow and customer satisfaction
* Source products and services to meet customer specifications
* Attend customer meetings, exhibitions, and events as required
* Ensure compliance with company procedures, including ISO and QMS standards
* Use ERP systems to manage orders, stock, and processes
* Support stock control activities, including annual stock checks
* Handle occasional local collections and deliveries
Requirements
* Proven experience in sales within manufacturing or engineering sectors
* Strong commercial awareness with a customer-focused approach
* Experience managing accounts and handling customer enquiries end-to-end
* Confident communicator, both written and verbal
* Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities
* Experience using ERP/CRM systems
* Full, clean UK driving licence