Area sales manager, uk & ireland

🔥 Join Firefly SE as an Area Sales Manager – UK & Ireland! 🔥

Are you a results-driven sales professional with a passion for fire safety and technical solutions? Do you thrive in a fast-paced, international environment, building strong customer relationships and driving business growth? If so, this could be your next career move!


🌟 The Opportunity

Firefly SE, a leading Swedish company specializing in fire detection solutions, is looking for an Area Sales Manager to take full ownership of our UK & Ireland customer base. This is a key role where you will be at the forefront of our regional sales efforts, working closely with distributors and key accounts to drive business success.


What You’ll Be Doing:

✅ Managing and being fully accountable for all customer accounts within the UK/Ireland region

✅ Developing strong relationships with distribution partners across the UK

✅ Identifying and targeting new key accounts in line with company objectives

✅ Frequently travelling to visit prospects and customers (50% of your time)

✅ Representing Firefly SE at industry exhibitions as an exhibitor or delegate

✅ Delivering impactful presentations on our company and products

✅ Collaborating with our European teams and Swedish HQ to ensure seamless operations


What You Bring to the Role:

🔹 Education & Experience: A Bachelor’s or Master’s degree in Engineering (or a related field) and 10+ years of experience in Key Account Management, Business Development, or a similar role in international sales

🔹 Sales & Technical Acumen: A proven track record of customer relationship management and leading technical development projects

🔹 Communication Skills: Ability to articulate complex technical concepts to a diverse range of stakeholders

🔹 Agile Mindset: Experience working in fast-paced, global environments with tight deadlines


Key Skills & Traits:

✔ Independent and team-oriented – able to thrive in both settings

✔ Open-minded, collaborative, and always looking for ways to improve

✔ Technically curious, eager to learn, and adaptable to new technologies

✔ Detail-oriented with a keen eye for precision

✔ Energised by meeting new people and building lasting relationships

✔ Extroverted, dynamic, and comfortable in front of an audience

✔ Flexible and adaptable – ready to navigate shifting priorities


🌍 Why Firefly SE?

At Firefly SE, we are committed to innovation and excellence in fire detection solutions. You will be part of a dynamic, international team that values collaboration, technical expertise, and long-term relationships. If you are ready to take ownership of a key market and make a real impact, we want to hear from you!


📩 Apply today and be the face of Firefly SE in the UK & Ireland!

Please only apply through our preferred recruiting partner: Laura Shanks at LSA Search International. No agencies please.


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