Area Sales Manager

Area Sales ManagerLocation : North East EnglandJob Type : PermanentWorking Pattern: Home-based, field salesSalary: Circa £50K + BonusBenefits for Area Sales ManagerCompetitive basic salaryCompany car or car allowanceBonus and commission structurePension and benefits packageHome-based territory roleLong-term career development within a growing businessIntroduction for Area Sales ManagerIndustrial Connected Talent is supporting a well-established and growing industrial automation business in the search for an Area Sales Manager to cover the North 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 ManagerAs Area Sales Manager, you will take ownership of sales activity across the North 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 usersIdentify and develop new business opportunities across the regionExpand product penetration and solution sales within existing accountsMaintain accurate CRM records, sales forecasts and activity reportsWork closely with internal sales and technical teams to deliver the commercial strategyAttend customer meetings, exhibitions and industry events as requiredRequirements for Area Sales ManagerThe 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 roleProven new business development and account management experienceExperience selling to OEMs, system integrators, panel builders or distributorsStrong organisation, territory planning and time-management skillsGood CRM, Microsoft Office and sales reporting skillsFull UK driving licence and right to work in the UKElectrical or engineering experience would be beneficialLocation Requirements for Area Sales ManagerThis is a home-based role covering the North East of England. Candidates should ideally live within Newcastle, Sunderland, Durham, Middlesbrough, Darlington, Teesside or surrounding areas and be comfortable travelling regularly across the territory.TPBN1_UKTJ