Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager Area Sales Manager required to join a global engineering manufacturer. The successful Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager shall work fully remote, covering the North West UK. You’ll be responsible for managing key accounts, developing new business, and delivering £1M annual sales for compressed air products and solutions including compressors, nitrogen generators, blowers, dryers, and related systems. Full product training provided. The Area Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager will ideally have proven sales experience in compressed air or transferable sectors such as pumps, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics, medical gas, hydrogen, plant equipment, MRO, rotating equipment, machinery, capital equipment, or industrial systems. Package £60,000–£70,000 depending on experience High bonus scheme Company car 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Phone, laptop and additional benefitsArea Sales Manager / Sales Engineer / Business Development Manager Role Manage key accounts and drive new business for compressors, nitrogen generators, blowers, dryers and related equipment across the North West UK. Deliver strong personal sales performance, generating £1M in annual sales. Oversee technical sales, account management and project delivery from specification to installation for compressed air systems. Liaise with various engineering departments to ensure smooth project execution. Attend exhibitions, conduct compressed air product demonstrations and represent the brand to OEMs, end users and distributors. Approx 80% new business development. Fully remote role with travel across the North West UK.Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager Requirements Experienced Sales Manager / Area Sales Manager / Business Development Manager / Sales Engineer or similar from a mechanical or capital equipment background. Proven track record of delivering £1M annual sales in compressed air or a relatable field. Leadership ability to guide and support internal sales team when required. Technical qualification (Apprenticeship, HNC, HND, or Degree) advantageous. Ability and willing to get stuck in to new business development 80% of the time. Full clean driving licence and North-based with flexibility for regional travel

Location: Manchester, M1, GB

Posted Date: 11/4/2025