Graduate Area Sales Manager – Engineering / International Travel
Location: Hull (with international travel)
Are you a driven, relationship-focused sales professional who thrives on building partnerships and exceeding targets? This is an exciting opportunity to join a growing organisation in a pivotal Area Sales Manager role — where you'll take ownership of your territory, drive new opportunities, and develop long-term customer relationships.
The Role
As Area Sales Manager, you'll be responsible for managing and growing sales across your assigned region. Working closely with internal teams and customers, you'll play a key part in delivering first-class service, identifying new opportunities, and contributing to ongoing commercial success.
Key Responsibilities
* Develop and maintain strong, long-term relationships with customers through regular visits and consistent communication.
* Identify and pursue new business opportunities within your territory.
* Collaborate with internal departments and partner organisations to maximise growth potential.
* Respond promptly to customer enquiries, quotations, and orders.
* Research market trends and competitor activity to inform sales strategy.
* Provide accurate reporting and data to support forecasting and performance tracking.
* Represent the business professionally at all times and act as a trusted point of contact for your clients.
* Work collaboratively as part of a wider sales team to achieve regional and national sales targets.
* This role will entail some international travel.
About You
You're commercially minded, proactive, and passionate about delivering results. You enjoy autonomy but also thrive in a team environment, with a natural ability to engage customers and drive long-term business growth.
Skills & Experience Required (Essential)
* Proven track record in a sales or account management role
* Excellent communication, negotiation, and presentation skills
* Strong commercial awareness and customer focus
* Confident using Microsoft Office and CRM/sales systems
* Self-motivated, organised, and able to manage multiple priorities
* Full UK driving licence and ability to travel as required (including overseas)
Desirable
* Background in technical, manufacturing, or engineering sectors
* Knowledge of sales order processing systems
* Additional language skills (Spanish advantageous)
* Degree in Business, Sales, or a Technical discipline
* Analytical thinker with a calm, professional approach under pressure
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