Our client is a market leading company in a niche sector who have been established for over 60 years. They specialise in the supply, manufacture, design, install and service of engineering equipment. An opportunity has arisen for an Area Sales Manager to oversee the sales for the Midlands and North Wales area, where you will be required to manage an existing client base whilst also generating new business. The Area Sales Manager will work to agreed targets and manage their own diary, with occasional travel to the Head Office in Cheshire. Some overnight stays will be required within this role. Job Description for the Area Sales Manager: Pinpoint key customers, markets, and areas to accelerate sales growth. Promote all divisions of the business through sales opportunities Maximise efficient coverage of their area (Midlands and North Wales) Manage own diary to plan visits to clients with some overnight stays required Prepare sales reports through the CRM system Build excellent rapport with new and existing client base Build knowledge of the company products Candidate Requirements for the Area Sales Manager: Experience working in a similar role Strong passion for working in a sales environment Experience of technical/engineering product sales is preferred Strong commercial awareness Excellent Microsoft skills and experience using CRM systems Ability to commute to clients with overnight stays when required Hours: Monday - Friday 40 hours per week Salary: £30,000 - £45,000 DOE Performance related bonus Benefits: Annual business performance related bonus (non-contractual) Auto enrolment pension. Initial 5% employee contribution, after 3 years’ service T-T will fund employee contribution. After a qualifying period; private health care (taxable), critical illness cover and death in service cover Opportunity for progression and training. Company car Fuel card Laptop and mobile phone Brampton Recruitment are an independent Commercial and Accounts & Finance recruitment agency working in partnership with employers spanning Stoke on Trent, Staffordshire, Cheshire, and the Greater Manchester region.