Area Sales Manager

Role Overview

We’re looking for an ambitious Area Sales Manager to take ownership of an established customer base across the North, with a clear objective: retain, grow and win. You’ll be responsible for protecting existing revenue, increasing product penetration, identifying new opportunities and developing long-term relationships with key stakeholders.

What You Will Do

Own and grow a portfolio of customer accounts, taking full responsibility for sales and gross profit performance. Build strong relationships with customers through regular telephone and face-to-face contact.

Why It Might Be a Fit

You’ll be a natural relationship builder with a strong commercial instinct. You don’t need to be a stereotypical salesperson — we’re much more interested in how you think, communicate and deliver.

Requirements

• Proven track record in B2B sales or account management
• Strong customer-first mentality
• Commercial awareness and a genuine desire to grow revenue
• Excellent communication and relationship-building skills
• Commercial awareness and a genuine desire to grow revenue
• Collaborative approach and the ability to work effectively across departments
• Flexibility and a willingness to go the extra mile
• Honesty, integrity and the ability to build relationships based on trust
• Drive and resilience to be accountable for your own results

Benefits

• £55,000 basic salary
• Tiered commission scheme linked to customer spend
• Company car
• Laptop and mobile phone
• 20 days’ annual leave + bank holidays
• One additional holiday day for every completed year of service, up to 5 years