Area Sales Manager – Manufacturing – North East Brooklyn Recruitment are currently working with a manufacturer of stainless steel and aluminium food, beverage and pharmaceutical products. This company are based in the Burntwood area of Staffordshire, close to Lichfield, Cannock and Walsall. They are looking for an Area Sales Manager to join their team. This role would be based from their office 1 day a week and on the road / home office based in the North East (Lincoln, Newcastle, Hull, Darlington) area the rest of the week. As Area Sales Manager you will be: * Managing your own diary and sales area * Finding new clients as well as building relationships with existing accounts * Doing some site measurements whilst on client visits * Liaising with internal departments to produce bespoke products * Ensuring the internal systems are kept up to date with contact details and enquiries * Organising and attending promotional activities and exhibitions * Other duties as required To be suitable for this role of Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager you should have experience of selling similar products, including taking site measurements. You should be a great communicator both face to face and via the phone / email. This role is covering the North East and Scotland. As this role will require you to stay away from home you should be flexible with overnight stays and working hours to accommodate your clients’ needs. In return for your hard work as Business Development Manager / Area Sales Manager you will be rewarded with a generous salary and bonus scheme, a company pension, car and mobile and a very supportive team environment. Keywords: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Stainless Steel, Aluminium, Food, Pharmaceutical, Conveyors, Hygiene Equipment, Handling Equipment, Lichfield, Cannock, Brownhills, Walsall, Burntwood, Staffordshire, West Midlands, North East, Lincoln, Hull, Darlington, Newcastle upon Tyne, Scotland, Glasgow, Edinburgh