Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager 
North Midlands (Technical Engineering) 
£50,000-£60,000 Plus Comms, Laptop, Phone, and a company car
 
Own your territory, drive high-value technical sales, and turn engineering expertise into real earning power.  
  Are you an experienced technical sales professional with a strong background in machining or cutting tools? We are recruiting for a driven Area Sales Manager to oversee a high-potential territory across the North Midlands.
This is an exciting opportunity to join a well-established, high-tech organisation operating at the forefront of precision engineering solutions.
 
The Role
You will take full ownership of your region, managing and developing relationships with key customers and distributors while driving new business growth.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Selling complex, technical, advice-led products to high-value customers
• Managing and growing an existing customer base across the North Midlands
• Providing technical sales support via phone, email, and on-site visits
• Delivering product demonstrations, installations, and customer training
• Representing the business at exhibitions and industry events
• Identifying new opportunities and developing strategic sales plans
• Working independently to achieve and exceed sales targets

This is a field-based role requiring regular travel across your territory, with the flexibility to manage your own schedule.

What We''re Looking For

• Technical background in engineering, machining, or manufacturing
• Strong knowledge of tool holding, milling, or cutting tool technologies
• Minimum 5 years'' experience within the cutting tool or machine tool industry
• Proven track record in technical sales and territory management
• Confident communicator with strong customer-facing skills
• Self-motivated, organised, and commercially driven
• Willingness to travel extensively across the region

What''s on Offer

• Salary: £50,000 - £60,000 (depending on experience)
• Performance-based commission structure
• Company car 
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Autonomy to manage your own territory
• Strong earning potential within a growing market

If you''re looking for a role where you can combine technical expertise with commercial success, we''d like to hear from you.

About Precision People

Precision People is a leading recruitment agency that specializes in sourcing top talent for Engineering, Technical, Sales, and Senior Management roles across a wide range of industries. With a focus on precision and quality, their team of expert recruiters works tirelessly to match the best candidates with the right employers, ensuring that both parties benefit from a successful partnership.

Precision People has the expertise and resources to help you find the perfect role. With a deep understanding of the industry and a commitment to excellence, they have built a reputation for delivering exceptional results and exceeding their candidates'' expectations.

Interested? 

To apply for the Area Sales Manager position, here are your two options:

1. "This is the job for me! When can I start?" - Call now and let’s talk through your experience. Ask for Kirsty Reeves on (phone number removed) between 8.00am - 5.00pm.
2. "I think I''m right for this position, but I''m not sure I have enough to get an interview" - Click "apply now" so I can read your CV and let you know.

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