Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager Location :
South East Job Type :
Permanent Working Pattern:
Home-based, field sales Salary:
Circa £50K  Bonus Benefits for Area Sales Manager Competitive basic salary Company car or car allowance Bonus and commission structure Pension and benefits package Home-based territory role Long-term career development within a growing business Introduction for Area Sales Manager Industrial Connected Talent is supporting a well-established and growing industrial automation business in the search for an Area Sales Manager to cover the South East of England.

This is a field-based sales role focused on developing new business while strengthening existing customer relationships. The successful candidate will manage their own territory and work closely with internal sales, technical teams and senior management to deliver sustainable growth. Responsibilities for Area Sales Manager As Area Sales Manager, you will take ownership of sales activity across the South East territory.

You will manage existing accounts, identify new opportunities and build relationships with customers across industrial and manufacturing markets. Manage and grow relationships with OEMs, system integrators, panel builders, distributors and end users Identify and develop new business opportunities across the region Expand product penetration and solution sales within existing accounts Maintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts and activity reports Work closely with internal sales and technical teams to deliver the commercial strategy Attend customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events as required Requirements for Area Sales Manager The ideal candidate will have proven external sales experience within industrial automation, electrical products, controls, engineering components or a related technical market.

You should be confident managing your own territory, developing new business and building relationships at multiple levels. Minimum 3 years experience in an external field sales role Proven new business development and account management experience Experience selling to OEMs, system integrators, panel builders or distributors Strong organisation, territory planning and time-management skills Good CRM, Microsoft Office and sales reporting skills Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK Electrical or engineering experience would be beneficial Location Requirements for Area Sales Manager This is a home-based role covering the South East of England.