Area Sales Manager, Manchester

Area Sales Manager - North

Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for engineering and building high-value client relationships? This is your opportunity to step into a dynamic, high-impact role with a well-established and respected manufacturer at the forefront of the oil & gas sector.

• Driving profitable sales growth by influencing specifications and securing orders with end-users, contractors, and OEMs
• Managing and expanding relationships with key clients, dealers, and consultants
• Identifying and targeting new markets, projects, and business opportunities
• Spending the majority of your time engaging clients face-to-face (around 80% field-based)
• Collaborating with internal teams to deliver commercial and technical strategies for major projects and tenders
• Representing the business at exhibitions, seminars, and industry events
• Feeding market insights back into product development and innovation

• Proven track record in technical sales (minimum 5 years), ideally within engineering, oil & gas, or a related technical industry
• Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
• A proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent relationship-building skills
• Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
• Engineering degree preferred, but not essential if you bring relevant technical experience
• Confident communicator with a strategic mindset and attention to detail

• 60-80k doe plus 6500 car allowance
• The chance to work on high-profile projects and shape market growth
• A collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise are valued
• Long-term career progression within a respected global business
• A varied and autonomous role with UK and international exposure

WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.

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