Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager - South UK & International

I am working with a leading manufacturer in the Oil, Gas and Hydrogen industries in the search for an experienced Area Sales Manager to help drive growth of valve sales. This role is highly customer‑focused across the South of England and strategic customers in Europe.

You will be responsible for influencing client specifications, generating profitable orders, and developing strong relationships with end‑users, contractors, and OEMs. You will also support valve product development through market insights and help target new opportunities and key projects.

• Build and manage relationships with key clients, dealers, consultants, and end users.
• Identify new business opportunities and pursue major project leads.
• Influence specifications and secure profitable orders.
• Collaborate with internal teams to achieve revenue and margin targets.
• Develop commercial and technical strategies for tenders.
• Represent the company at exhibitions, seminars, and client meetings.
• Provide market insights and support marketing activities.

• Minimum 5 years’ sales experience in a relevant industry and product knowledge; valves and instrumentation.
• Excellent communication, relationship‑building, and organisational abilities.
• Proactive, self‑motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.
• Engineering degree preferred but not essential.

• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus
• Opportunity to work with a reputable, growing business.