<div><p>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.</p><h3>Area Sales Manager - North East / Yorkshire / Lancashire</h3><p>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.</p><h3>The Role of Area Sales Manager</h3><p>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.</p><ul><li>Manage and grow relationships with OEMs, contractors and specialist distribution partners</li><li>Work closely with distribution partners to drive sales and increase account spend</li><li>Manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to completion</li><li>Engage with technical and commercial stakeholders across multiple levels</li><li>Identify and win new business opportunities across the territory</li><li>Provide pre and post sales support to customers where required</li><li>Maintain a structured and proactive approach to territory management</li></ul><h3>Candidate for the Area Sales Manager role</h3><ul><li>Experience in a field sales role within a technical, industrial or manufacturing environment</li><li>Proven track record of selling through distribution and working with OEM customers</li><li>Ability to engage with both technical and commercial stakeholders</li><li>Strong relationship builder with a proactive approach to business development</li><li>Organised, self motivated and comfortable managing a territory</li><li>A stable track record is essential</li></ul><h3>The Company</h3><p>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.</p><h3>Package on offer for the Area Sales Manager</h3><ul><li>Up to £55,000 basic salary</li><li>Bonus structure</li><li>Hybrid company car, EV or generous car allowance</li><li>25 days holiday plus bank holidays</li><li>Health benefits</li><li>Stakeholder pension</li></ul><p>Ref: CPJ1825</p></div>