Area Sales Manager

An established and market-leading distributor within the industrial and electrical products sector is seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to cover Newcastle and the surrounding region. This is an excellent opportunity for a motivated sales professional who enjoys building strong customer relationships, developing accounts, and driving business growth.

The Role

This is a field-based position focused on managing existing customer relationships while identifying and developing new business opportunities across your territory.

The role is structured to maximise customer engagement, with the majority of your time spent visiting clients and developing your network, supported by dedicated time for administration, planning, and customer follow-up.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and maintain strong relationships with existing customers across the region.
• Identify and develop new business opportunities within the territory.
• Achieve sales and gross profit targets through proactive account management.
• Understand customer requirements and provide competitive product and service solutions.
• Prepare and follow up on quotations and sales opportunities.
• Plan and manage a productive schedule of customer visits and meetings.
• Work closely with internal sales and support teams to deliver excellent customer service.
• Monitor market activity and identify opportunities for growth within key accounts.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

• Previous experience in field sales, account management, or business development.
• Strong relationship-building and communication skills.
• A commercial mindset with a proven ability to generate new business and grow accounts.
• Excellent organisational and time-management skills.
• The ability to work independently and manage your own territory effectively.
• A proactive, target-driven approach to sales.
• A full UK driving licence.

Experience within the electrical, industrial, construction, manufacturing, or technical products sectors would be advantageous but is not essential.

What's on Offer?

• Competitive salary of circa £45,000.
• Company vehicle.
• Mobile phone and laptop.
• Pension scheme.
• Ongoing training and professional development opportunities.
• The opportunity to join a successful, growing business with a strong reputation in its market.
• A varied and autonomous field-based role with genuine long-term career prospects.

If you're an ambitious sales professional looking for a new challenge within a thriving business, we'd love to hear from you.