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
* The salary benchmark is based on the target salaries of market leaders in their relevant sectors. It is intended to serve as a guide to help Premium Members assess open positions and to help in salary negotiations. The salary benchmark is not provided directly by the company, which could be significantly higher or lower.