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Permanent

Area Sales Manager - North Region

LJ Recruitment
Manchester
money-bag £47000 - £55000/annum Bonus
Posted: 25 July 2026 (Today)
Closing date: 23 August 2026
Ref: 225413998

Area Sales Manager - North Region

About the Role

We are looking for a motivated, commercially focused Area Sales Manager to join a successful and growing sales team. Covering the North Region, this field-based role offers the opportunity to drive business growth by developing new opportunities while strengthening relationships with existing customers across a technical distribution network.

The successful candidate will be responsible for achieving sales targets, managing their regional sales budget, and delivering exceptional customer support within a fast-paced, collaborative environment.

Salary: -47,00055,000 per annum (depending on experience)
Bonus: Up to 15% annual performance-related bonus (MBO)

Key Responsibilities

  • Achieve agreed sales targets and contribute to regional business growth.
  • Identify and develop new business opportunities while maintaining strong relationships with existing customers.
  • Manage and develop accounts within a technical distribution channel.
  • Produce accurate short-term sales forecasts and support product mix objectives.
  • Maintain accurate customer, prospect, quotation, and activity records using the company''s CRM system.
  • Monitor competitor activity, products, and promotions, providing market intelligence to support business strategy.
  • Represent the business professionally and deliver a high standard of customer service.

About You

You will be an enthusiastic and driven sales professional with excellent relationship-building skills and a proactive approach to business development.

You will have:

  • Experience using Microsoft Office and CRM systems.
  • Strong written and verbal communication skills.
  • Excellent interpersonal and collaboration abilities.
  • Good analytical and problem-solving skills.
  • A results-oriented mindset with the ability to work independently.

Desirable Experience

  • Previous sales experience within the pump industry or another technical product sector.
  • Experience selling into HVAC, building services, or a technical distribution environment.

Candidates currently working in an internal sales or customer-facing technical role who are looking to progress into an external sales position are also encouraged to apply.

What We Offer

  • Competitive basic salary of -47,00055,000 per annum.
  • Up to 15% annual performance bonus (MBO).
  • Opportunity to join a growing and supportive organisation.
  • Career development and progression opportunities.
  • A collaborative team environment focused on customer success and continuous improvement.
  • Competitive benefits package.

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