Area Sales Manager
2 days ago
Waterlooville
Are you an experienced Area Sales Manager who thrives on winning new business, developing long-term client relationships and driving regional revenue growth? Our client is looking for a commercially focused Area Sales Manager to take ownership of a defined territory, grow market share and lead from the front. This is a dynamic, client-facing sales role combining strategic business development, account management and team mentoring. You’ll manage both inbound enquiries and proactive new business activity, ensuring a structured sales pipeline and consistent delivery against revenue targets. This role combines office-based planning with regular field sales activity, including meetings with contractors, consultants and end clients. The Role As Area Sales Manager, you will: • Drive regional sales performance and achieve monthly revenue targets, • Identify, develop and convert new business opportunities, • Manage and grow key customer accounts, • Take ownership of larger project opportunities and tender submissions, • Implement clear pipeline management and forecasting processes, • Maintain accurate CRM reporting and opportunity tracking, • Conduct structured quotation follow-ups and secure conversions, • Deliver CPD presentations and product awareness sessions, • Represent the business at client meetings, exhibitions and networking events, • Collaborate closely with sales support and marketing teams, • Strengthen brand presence across LinkedIn and industry platforms, • Support and mentor junior members of the sales team We’re keen to speak with candidates who can demonstrate: • Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager or Business Development Manager, • Strong B2B sales background, ideally within a technical or project-led environment, • Experience managing higher-value tenders or complex sales cycles, • Confident presentation and stakeholder engagement skills, • Excellent pipeline management and CRM discipline, • Strong organisational and time management skills, • A proactive, target-driven approach, • Ability to coach, influence and lead by example What’s on Offer: • Generous holiday allowance with the option to buy extra days, • Early finish and casual dress Fridays, • Free onsite parking, • Cycle to work scheme, • Employee Assistance Programme, • Social events and team activities Why This Role? If you’re a commercially driven Area Sales Manager ready to step into a role where you can genuinely make an impact, we’d love to hear from you.