Area Sales Manager

Join a globally recognised manufacturer with a long standing reputation for quality and innovation, offering a field based sales role with strong account ownership and project exposure. Area Sales Manager - North East / Yorkshire / Lancashire Excellent opportunity for a driven Area Sales Manager to take ownership of a well established and performing territory with a mix of account management and project driven business. The Role of Area Sales Manager This is a field based position focused on developing sales across a defined territory, working with a mix of end users and distribution partners. You will be responsible for both managing existing relationships and identifying new opportunities across key vertical markets. Manage and grow relationships with OEMs, contractors and specialist distribution partners Work closely with distribution partners to drive sales and increase account spend Manage opportunities from initial enquiry through to completion Engage with technical and commercial stakeholders across multiple levels Identify and win new business opportunities across the territory Provide pre and post sales support to customers where required Maintain a structured and proactive approach to territory management Candidate for the Area Sales Manager role Experience in a field sales role within a technical, industrial or manufacturing environment Proven track record of selling through distribution and working with OEM customers Ability to engage with both technical and ..... full job details .....