Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager South UK & International

I am working with a leading manufacturer in the Oil, Gas and Hydrogen industries in the search for an experienced Area Sales Manager to help drive growth of valve sales. This role is highly customer-focused across the South of England and strategic customers in Europe.

Role Overview

You will be responsible for influencing client specifications, generating profitable orders, and developing strong relationships with end-users, contractors, and OEMs. You will also support valve product development through market insights and help target new opportunities and key projects.

Key Responsibilities

• Build and manage relationships with key clients, dealers, consultants, and end users.

• Identify new business opportunities and pursue major project leads.

• Influence specifications and secure profitable orders.

• Collaborate with internal teams to achieve revenue and margin targets.

• Develop commercial and technical strategies for tenders.

• Represent the company at exhibitions, seminars, and client meetings.

• Provide market insights and support marketing activities.

• Minimum 5 years' sales experience in a relevant industry and product knowledge; valves

• Excellent communication, relationship-building, and organisational abilities.

• Proactive, self-motivated, and able to manage multiple priorities.

• Strong attention to detail and ability to work independently.

• Engineering degree preferred but not essential

• Competitive Salary
• Company Bonus
• Opportunity to work with a reputable, growing business.

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