Area Sales Manager

Visum Recruitment are proud to be representing our client, a specialist in pneumatic and industrial automation solutions, who are seeking an experienced and commercially driven Area Sales Manager to join their team on a full-time, permanent basis.

Make sure to apply with all the requested information, as laid out in the job overview below.

In this role, you will be responsible for expanding and maintaining the existing customer base while driving new business development across your designated territory. You will play a key role in identifying customer requirements, providing technical solutions, and developing strong distributor and end-user relationships within the industrial pneumatics market.

Area Sales Manager Job Overview

• Develop and maintain existing customer relationships while identifying and securing new business opportunities across the North East region

• Manage and develop distributor relationships, monitoring performance and supporting growth initiatives

• Conduct regular customer visits, including joint visits with senior management where required

• Identify customer requirements and provide technical solutions, troubleshooting and problem-solving support

• Prepare and present quotations, proposals, and commercial offers

• Deliver product training and technical presentations to customers and distributors

• Maintain a structured weekly call plan and update CRM/call reporting systems

• Gather market intelligence, monitor competitor activity, and report on trends and opportunities

• Attend industry exhibitions and events to generate new business leads

• Prepare and support annual sales targets and regional business planning

• Liaise with internal departments including finance, sales, and technical teams to support commercial decisions

• Ensure timely submission of reports, expenses, and claims in line with company policy

Area Sales Manager Job xwzovoh Requirements

• Proven experience in field sales within pneumatics or industrial automation

• Strong understanding of pneumatic components and pneumatic circuitry

• Experience working with distributors and end-user customers

• Strong technical and problem-solving ability

• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel within the region

Area Sales Manager Salary and Benefits

• Salary up to £50,000

• Company vehicle

• 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays)

• Company pension contribution

• Competitive overall benefits package