Area Sales Manager

Job Title: Area Sales Manager Territory: Southwest Location: Field-based Head Office: Peterborough Overview Herz Valves UK Ltd is seeking an experienced and motivated Area Sales Manager to manage and grow their customer base across the Southwest. This is a field-based role focused on building long-term relationships, developing new business, and managing existing accounts, with a strong emphasis on commercial performance, spend management, and customer retention. A technical background would be a distinct advantage, enabling effective consultation with customers and stakeholders across a varied client base. Key Responsibilities Develop, manage, and grow a defined sales territory across the Southwest Cultivate strong, long-term relationships with existing customers to maximise spend and reduce attrition Identify and secure new business opportunities, selling to SMEs, merchants, architects, and related stakeholders Work closely with clients to understand technical requirements and provide value-led solutions Monitor customer spend, margins, and retention, taking proactive steps to address risks Deliver against agreed KPIs, sales targets, and growth objectives Maintain accurate records of activity, pipeline, and forecasts Attend quarterly sales meetings at the Peterborough head office Work collaboratively with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service and delivery Friday afternoon is generally used as a home office day for administration, planning, and follow-ups ..... full job details .....