Area Sales Manager – East Midlands
· Field Based Role
· Industrial Valves & Flow Control – Valves, Actuators, 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 valves or flow control equipment to join a respected name in the sector.
About the Role
This is a customer-facing position that combines technical expertise with proactive sales development. You’ll take full ownership of the East Midlands territory, managing established accounts while driving new business opportunities.
You will:
* Provide technical sales support and expert advice on valve systems, including isolation, control, and safety solutions.
* Maintain and strengthen long-term client relationships across all levels.
* Develop new business through solution-based selling and strategic territory management.
* Prepare accurate, detailed quotations and follow up to successfully convert enquiries.
* Collaborate with internal engineers and commercial teams to deliver professional customer responses.
* Monitor market trends and competitor activity to shape local sales strategy.
* Promote approved service partners and support growth across the UK network.
* Achieve agreed targets and report regularly on performance.
About You
The ideal candidate will be a technically confident salesperson with experience in valve, flow control, or industrial equipment sales. You’ll bring both commercial acumen and a hands-on, problem-solving mindset to the role.
* Background in engineering or industrial equipment sales.
* Strong knowledge of valves and flow control systems (e.g. isolation, control, safety).
* Excellent communication skills with the ability to simplify complex technical information.
* Highly organised with strong territory management and business planning skills.
* Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK.
* Professional, persistent, and relationship-oriented approach.
* Confident user of Microsoft Office and CRM tools.
The Package
* Basic salary up to £59,000
* Up to 20% annual bonus
* 8% employer pension contribution
* Company car or car allowance
* 25 days holiday + bank holidays
* Health and retail benefits
* Uniform and equipment provided
If you’re an experienced technical sales professional who enjoys developing long-term relationships and driving growth within a field-based environment, this could be the ideal next step.
To apply, please send your CV or contact me directly for a confidential conversation