Overview
Area Sales Manager – 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.
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.
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