Are you a proven sales professional with experience selling into manufacturing customers?

If so, this Area Sales Manager opportunity could be your next move.

Join a well-established, forward-thinking manufacturer based in Sheffield, offering long-term stability and the chance to represent a market leader in its field.

Key Responsibilities of an Area Sales Manager

* Manage the full sales cycle from enquiry and quotation through to order processing and dispatch

* Build strong relationships with customers, agents, and suppliers, handling queries quickly and professionally

* Support and progress quotes in collaboration with the internal team to meet deadlines

* Manage and grow existing accounts, ensuring smooth order flow and customer satisfaction

* Source products and services to meet customer specifications

* Attend customer meetings, exhibitions, and events as required

* Ensure compliance with company procedures, including ISO and QMS standards

* Use ERP systems to manage orders, stock, and processes

* Support stock control activities, including annual stock checks

* Handle occasional local collections and deliveries

Requirements

* Proven experience in sales within manufacturing or engineering sectors

* Strong commercial awareness with a customer-focused approach

* Experience managing accounts and handling customer enquiries end-to-end

* Confident communicator, both written and verbal

* Organised, proactive, and able to manage multiple priorities

* Experience using ERP/CRM systems

* Full, clean UK driving licence