Area Sales Manager

Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Valves Location: Field-Based (England, with travel across the territory) Industry: Engineering / Industrial Automation / Process Control Salary: Competitive base + commission + company car + benefits The Role: We are working with a leading UK supplier of industrial flow control solutions to recruit an experienced Area Sales Manager. This is a field-based role covering the whole of England, where you’ll be responsible for managing existing accounts and driving new business growth across a wide range of industries including manufacturing, process, utilities, energy, and more. Key Responsibilities: * Develop and maintain strong relationships with customers across the region * Identify new sales opportunities within your territory and convert them into long-term clients * Work closely with internal technical and customer support teams to deliver tailored solutions * Promote a wide range of valves, actuated valves, instrumentation, and flow control systems * Deliver product demonstrations and provide on-site technical advice when required * Manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to quotation, negotiation, and close * Attend trade shows, customer visits, and networking events to raise brand awareness What We’re Looking For: * Proven sales experience within the industrial engineering or process industries * Background in selling valves, fittings, flow control equipment, or associated products * Ability to work independently, manage your own diary, and deliver on sales targets * Comfortable presenting to technical and non-technical stakeholders * Strong commercial awareness and negotiation skills * Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel