Area Sales Manager
North Midlands (Technical Engineering)
£50,000-£60,000 Plus Comms, Laptop, Phone, and a company car
Own your territory, drive high-value technical sales, and turn engineering expertise into real earning power.
Are you an experienced technical sales professional with a strong background in machining or cutting tools? We are recruiting for a driven Area Sales Manager to oversee a high-potential territory across the North Midlands.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, high-tech organisation operating at the forefront of precision engineering solutions.
The Role
You will take full ownership of your region, managing and developing relationships with key customers and distributors while driving new business growth.
Your responsibilities will include:
Selling complex, technical, advice-led products to high-value customers
Managing and growing an existing customer base across the North Midlands
Providing technical sales support via phone, email, and on-site visits
Delivering product demonstrations, installations, and customer training
Representing the business at exhibitions and industry events
Identifying new opportunities and developing strategic sales plans
Working independently to achieve and exceed sales targets This is a field-based role requiring regular travel across your territory, with the flexibility to manage your own schedule.
What We're Looking For
Technical background in engineering, machining, or manufacturing
Strong knowledge of tool holding, milling, or cutting tool technologies
Minimum 5 years' experience within the cutting tool or machine tool industry
Proven track record in technical sales and territory management
Confident communicator with strong customer-facing skills
Self-motivated, organised, and commercially driven
Willingness to travel extensively across the region What's on Offer
Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
Performance-based commission structure
Company car
Laptop and mobile phone
Autonomy to manage your own territory
Strong earning potential within a growing market If you're looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise with commercial success, we'd like to hear from you.
About Precision People
Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales, and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.
Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates' expectations.
Interested?
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