We are seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager - ( South West England & Wales) to take over a well‑established region, supporting a strong existing customer base while developing new opportunities across the process industry. This is a rare opportunity to inherit a territory with long‑standing relationships, while driving growth through technical expertise and customer engagement. What You'll Be Doing Manage your region autonomously, planning territory activity, customer visits, and sales initiatives. Build and maintain strong relationships with end users, site engineers, maintenance teams, consultants, and project personnel. Conduct technical site surveys, understand application requirements, and recommend tailored control valve and automation solutions. Promote a broad portfolio of high‑performance products, including advanced valves, smart metering, diagnostics, and predictive monitoring technologies. Provide on‑site technical support and guidance to ensure customers receive the right solutions. Collaborate with internal application engineers to prepare quotations, proposals, and technical submissions. Maintain accurate CRM records, support forecasting, and contribute to regional growth strategies. Represent the company at customer meetings, industry events, and technical presentations. What You'll Bring Experience with control valves, steam systems, flow/pressure control, or wider process engineering equipment. Ability to carry out site surveys, understand process conditions, and confidently discuss engineering applications. Strong relationship and account management skills with engineering stakeholders. Self‑motivated, organised, and comfortable managing your time and territory independently. Technical aptitude with a willingness to learn advanced digital solutions. Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel across the territory. What's on Offer Competitive salary with commission structure and company‑wide profit‑related bonus. Excellent pension scheme. Company car (EV or Plug‑in Hybrid). Private medical cover and additional benefits. Comprehensive technical training on valves, actuation, and digital solutions. Supportive, positive working environment with exceptional staff retention. A rare chance to take over a highly established territory with strong long‑term customer relationships. If you're a technically minded sales professional ready to take ownership of a thriving region, apply today to become our next Area Sales Manager. This role is rescruited for by ACS Performance