Area Sales Manager (Manufacturing) £40,000-£50,000 (OTE £50,000 - £60,000) Company Benefits Company Car Manufacturer Specific Training Commission Structure Middlesborough (Yorkshire and Scotland Patch) Are you an Area Sales Manager, or in a similar role, with experience in manufacturing or industrial cutting tools, looking for an autonomous position that gives you ownership of your diary, a clear commission structure, and the chance to work with an industry-leading company? This UK manufacturer, founded over 60 years ago, supplies high-quality industrial cutting tools and machining solutions to the aerospace, automotive, defence, and general engineering sectors, built on decades of manufacturing expertise, technical innovation, and a strong reputation for reliability and long-term partnerships with customers across the UK. In this role, you will manage and grow the customer base across the North of England and Scotland. You will be responsible for building strong relationships with existing customers while actively developing new business opportunities within the region. This is a field-based position, acting as the main point of contact for customers, overseeing sales activity and account management, and supporting long-term growth through regular regional client visits. This role would suit an Area Sales Manager or similar with proven experience in B2B field sales, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, tooling, or industrial consumables that is looking to join an industry leading company. The Role: Manage and grow an established customer portfolio (60% Account Management, 40% Business Development) Develop new business with workshops, manufacturers, and industrial user Promote the range of saw blades, tooling, and servicing solutions Conduct regular customer visits and site meetings Monday - Friday, 40 hour week with travel and occasional overnight stays The Person: Proven experience in B2B field sales, ideally within engineering, manufacturing, tooling, or industrial consumables Self-motivated with the ability to manage your own territory Full UK driving licence Keywords: Sales, Area Sales, Sales Manager, Business Development, Manufacturing, Industrial Cutting, Bandsaw, Circular Saw, Engineering, Technical, Middlesborough, Darlington, Yorkshire, Redcar, Scotland, Newcastle, Sunderland Reference: BBBH23842 If you're interested in this role, click 'apply now' to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set. Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited acts as an employment agency for permanent recruitment and employment business for the supply of temporary workers. By applying for this job, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at our website.