Area Sales Manager North England (DL/HG/BD/BB/HX/OL/HD/BL/WN/WA/M/SK) C£52K Uncapped bonus structure Car allowance EAP Enhanced holiday stats (rising with service) additional benefits Job Overview: Area Sales Manager – Automotive Location: Northern England Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (35 hours per week) Our client is a globally recognised leader in the lubricants and specialty fluids sector, with a strong international presence and an outstanding reputation for innovation, technical expertise, and customer service. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Area Sales Manager to join their Automotive division across Northern England. This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional to manage and grow an established customer base while identifying and securing new business opportunities across a variety of automotive and industrial sectors. The Role Reporting into the Sales Management team, you will be responsible for driving commercial performance across key accounts operating within a fluid management and service-based programme. Key responsibilities include: Managing and developing existing customer relationships to maximise profitable sales growth Identifying and converting new business opportunities across targeted sectors and markets Building strong relationships with key decision-makers and understanding customer business needs Maintaining a healthy and active sales pipeline to support future growth Conducting market research to identify trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities Developing strong product and technical knowledge across the automotive lubricants portfolio Increasing market share through consultative and solution-led selling About You We are looking for a driven and commercially astute sales professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service. You will ideally have: A proven track record of achieving sales growth and commercial success Strong communication and relationship-building skills Experience within the automotive lubricants industry, although this is not essential Exposure to sectors such as Automotive Aftermarket, Franchise Dealers, Commercial Fleet, Agriculture, Construction, Plant or Off-Highway would be highly advantageous The ability to demonstrate success selling technical or high-quality products Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong IT, numeracy, and administrative skills A self-motivated and proactive approach with high levels of resilience and drive Candidates from other technical sales backgrounds are also encouraged to apply. What’s on Offer £52k Uncapped bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Car allowance / EV salary sacrifice scheme Defined contribution pension scheme Employee Assistance Programme Ongoing training and development opportunities Supportive and collaborative working culture Discounted private medical cover If you are a commercially focused sales professional looking to join a market-leading organisation with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you