Area Sales Manager

Posted: 20/04/26
Recruiter:WR Engineering
Reference:3099776075
Type:Permanent
Industry: Construction, Energy / Utlities, Manufacturing, Recruitment,
Salary:£60,000 - £80,000 Annual + CAR ALLOWANCE, company benefits
Location:City, Manchester
Description:

Area Sales Manager - North

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for engineering and building high-value client relationships? This is your opportunity to step into a dynamic, high-impact role with a well-established and respected manufacturer at the forefront of the oil & gas sector.



The Role:

  • Driving profitable sales growth by influencing specifications and securing orders with end-users, contractors, and OEMs
  • Managing and expanding relationships with key clients, dealers, and consultants
  • Identifying and targeting new markets, projects, and business opportunities
  • Spending the majority of your time engaging clients face-to-face (around 80% field-based)
  • Collaborating with internal teams to deliver commercial and technical strategies for major projects and tenders
  • Representing the business at exhibitions, seminars, and industry events
  • Feeding market insights back into product development and innovation


You:

  • Proven track record in technical sales (min 5 years), ideally within engineering, oil & gas, or a related technical industry
  • Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
  • A proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent relationship-building skills
  • Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
  • Engineering degree preferred, but not essential if you bring relevant technical experience
  • Confident communicator with a strategic mindset and attention to detail


Benefits:

  • 60-80k doe plus 6500 car allowance
  • The chance to work on high-profile projects and shape market growth
  • A collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise are valued
  • Long-term career progression within a respected global business
  • A varied and autonomous role with UK and international exposure

WR Engineering are the recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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