Area Sales Manager | South | Salary circa £60,000 + Generous Bonus | Company Car | Pension | Globally Recognised Distributor

An Area Sales Manager opportunity has become available with a globally established machine tool distributor supplying into defence and other safety-critical industries. This role offers a strong base salary, generous bonus potential, autonomy to manage a high-value territory, and the backing of a respected engineering business known for technical excellence and long-standing customer relationships.

This is a field-based position with full ownership of the South territory, focused on developing new business and managing and growing key established accounts.

Sales Manager Responsibilities* Develop and implement a regional sales strategy to achieve growth targets* Identify and secure new business opportunities across aerospace, defence, and safety-critical sectors* Support customers with product selection, application advice, and technical solutions* Manage and develop existing key accounts, maintaining strong customer relationships* Deliver technical presentations, demonstrations, and customer training* Maintain accurate forecasting, pipeline reporting, and CRM updates

Skills and Experience Required* Experience in a technical sales or business development manager role within engineering or manufacturing* Electrical, Mechanical, or related engineering background (qualification or experience)* Experience selling engineered or technical products into regulated or safety-critical sectors* Strong technical understanding with the ability to communicate solutions clearly* Comfortable managing a regional territory independently

What's On Offer* Salary circa £60,000* Generous bonus structure* Company car or car allowance* Pension and benefits package* High level of autonomy within a well-established territory

If you are an AreaSales Manager who enjoys solution-led selling, engaging with engineering teams, and working with technically advanced products, this role offers an excellent opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.

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