Area Sales Manager Location: Hull, with travel across designated territories Hours: 37 hours per week (flexibility required) Salary: £51,000 per year Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent Industry: Engineering / Manufacturing / Sales Overview: Prestige Recruitment Specialists are proud to be working on behalf of a leading manufacturing and engineering business, currently seeking an experienced and driven Area Sales Manager to join their dynamic team based in Hull. This is a key role within the organisation, offering an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional to take ownership of a defined sales region. You'll work closely with the General Sales Manager and wider team to meet and exceed sales targets while building long-term relationships with both existing and prospective clients. Key Responsibilities: Take full ownership of customer activity within your assigned territory through face-to-face meetings, calls, and written communications. Conduct regular customer visits to develop and nurture strong, long-lasting business relationships. Identify and pursue new business opportunities across your sales area, with both existing and potential clients. Collaborate with internal teams and other group companies to drive cross-business sales growth. Maintain up-to-date knowledge of industry trends, products, and competitors. Provide timely and accurate visit reports and sales forecasts. Manage enquiries and process sales orders for contracts and spare parts. Respond efficiently to customer queries relating to quotations, products, and orders. Contribute to sales and marketing strategies during team meetings. Ensure excellent communication with internal departments to deliver high-quality customer service. Candidate Profile: Essential Experience: Proven success in a sales-driven environment, ideally with field-based responsibilities. Strong commercial acumen with the ability to recognise and capitalise on opportunities. Able and willing to travel independently, including overseas.Desirable Experience: Background in engineering or industrial sectors. Experience with sales order processing systems. Degree in Business, Sales, Engineering or related discipline. Key Skills & Attributes: Essential: Excellent interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to build rapport quickly. Confident, professional, and proactive approach. Highly organised, with the ability to manage multiple priorities. Computer literate, especially in Microsoft Office Suite. Willingness to travel, both nationally and internationally. Strong attention to detail and commitment to delivering high-quality work. Excellent presentation, negotiation, and listening skills. Self-motivated and adaptable team player.Desirable: Fluency in a second language. Ability to remain calm under pressure. Strong analytical and problem-solving abilities. Highly dependable with a strong work ethic. Why Apply? Join a forward-thinking company with strong growth prospects. Play a pivotal role in the ongoing success of the business. Enjoy a varied and rewarding role where no two days are the same. Competitive salary and benefits package on offer