Area Sales Manager

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