Area Sales Manager South Salary circa £60,000 + Generous Bonus Company Car Pension Globally Recognised Distributor An Area Sales Manager opportunity has become available with a globally established machine tool distributor supplying into defence and other safety-critical industries. This role offers a strong base salary, generous bonus potential, autonomy to manage a high-value territory, and the backing of a respected engineering business known for technical excellence and long-standing customer relationships. This is a field-based position with full ownership of the South territory, focused on developing new business and managing and growing key established accounts. Sales Manager Responsibilities
Develop and implement a regional sales strategy to achieve growth targets Identify and secure new business opportunities across aerospace, defence, and safety-critical sectors Support customers with product selection, application advice, and technical solutions Manage and develop existing key accounts, maintaining strong customer relationships Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and customer training Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline reporting, and CRM updates Skills and Experience Required
Experience in a technical sales or business development manager role within engineering or manufacturing Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering background (qualification or experience) Experience selling engineered or technical products into regulated or safety-critical sectors Strong technical understanding with the ability to communicate solutions clearly Comfortable managing a regional territory independently What's On Offer
Salary circa £60,000 Generous bonus structure Company car or car allowance Pension and benefits package High level of autonomy within a well-established territory If you are an
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who enjoys solution-led selling, engaging with engineering teams, and working with technically advanced products, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing business. ASC Connections Ltd acts as an employment business for temporary positions and an employment agency for permanent positions. We are committed to equal opportunity and diversity.