Area Sales Manager (Automotive) - 1 year Experience Needed - Stoke- Permanent Role. Location: Northern England - Head Office Based In Stoke Working hours: Monday - Friday, 09:00 - 17:00 (35 hours per week) Salary: £52,000 About the Company: This client is a globally recognised leader in the development, production and supply of premium lubricants and related speciality products, serving a wide range of industrial and automotive sectors. With a strong heritage and a reputation for technical excellence, the organisation is committed to innovation, sustainability and delivering high-performance solutions tailored to customer needs. Operating as part of an international group with a significant presence across Europe and beyond, the UK business combines global expertise with local agility, offering employees a collaborative environment, ongoing development opportunities and the chance to contribute to forward-thinking, environmentally responsible initiatives. Purpose of the Role: This role involves managing and developing existing customer relationships while actively identifying and securing new business opportunities. The position requires regular travel across Northern England, with a strong on-site presence essential to effectively support customers and deliver the service offering. Key Responsibilities: Managing and developing an existing customer base while identifying new business opportunities to drive profitable growth Targeting higher contribution levels and exploring new market sectors Maintaining up-to-date knowledge of market conditions, competitor activity, and industry trends Developing a strong understanding of the automotive product portfolio, specifications, approvals, and technical applications Increasing market share and sales by building strong relationships with key decision-makers and understanding customer business needs Maintaining and developing an active pipeline of prospective new business opportunities Conducting market research to identify potential clients, competitors, and emerging opportunities Essential requirements: Proven sales success with strong communication and commercial awareness Backgrounds selling into the Automotive Aftermarket, Franchise Dealers, Commercial Fleet, Agricultural, Construction, Plant, or Off-Highway sectors would be highly beneficial Self-motivated, driven, and tenacious individuals committed to delivering exceptional customer service Ability to demonstrate profitable sales growth through technical selling of high-quality products Excellent organisational and time management skills Strong computer literacy and numeracy skills Desirable: Experience within the automotive lubricants industry would be advantageous, though not essential Salary: £52,000 Benefits: Competitive salary with uncapped performance bonus scheme Enhanced holiday entitlement Car allowance / Salary Sacrifice EV Scheme Defined Contribution Pension Scheme Employee Assistance Programme Ongoing training and development opportunities Supportive working environment Discounted private medical cover If you are ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and a member of our team will be in touch REF: PERM853656 INDPERM