Area Sales Manager
CV-LibraryManchester, Greater ManchesterpermanentPosted: 20 April 2026
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Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for engineering and building high-value client relationships? This is your opportunity to step into a dynamic, high-impact role with a well-established and respected manufacturer at the forefront of the oil & gas sector.
The Role:
Driving profitable sales growth by influencing specifications and securing orders with end-users, contractors, and OEMs
Managing and expanding relationships with key clients, dealers, and consultants
Identifying and targeting new markets, projects, and business opportunities
Spending the majority of your time engaging clients face-to-face (around 80% field-based)
Collaborating with internal teams to deliver commercial and technical strategies for major projects and tenders
Representing the business at exhibitions, seminars, and industry events
Feeding market insights back into product development and innovation
You:
Proven track record in technical sales (min 5 years), ideally within engineering, oil & gas, or a related technical industry
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
A proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Engineering degree preferred, but not essential if you bring relevant technical experience
Confident communicator with a strategic mindset and attention to detail
Benefits:
£60-80k doe plus £6500 car allowance
The chance to work on high-profile projects and shape market growth
A collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise are valued
Long-term career progression within a respected global business
A varied and autonomous role with UK and international exposure
WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy
Are you a driven sales professional with a passion for engineering and building high-value client relationships? This is your opportunity to step into a dynamic, high-impact role with a well-established and respected manufacturer at the forefront of the oil & gas sector.
The Role:
Driving profitable sales growth by influencing specifications and securing orders with end-users, contractors, and OEMs
Managing and expanding relationships with key clients, dealers, and consultants
Identifying and targeting new markets, projects, and business opportunities
Spending the majority of your time engaging clients face-to-face (around 80% field-based)
Collaborating with internal teams to deliver commercial and technical strategies for major projects and tenders
Representing the business at exhibitions, seminars, and industry events
Feeding market insights back into product development and innovation
You:
Proven track record in technical sales (min 5 years), ideally within engineering, oil & gas, or a related technical industry
Strong commercial awareness with the ability to influence and negotiate at all levels
A proactive, self-motivated approach with excellent relationship-building skills
Ability to manage multiple projects and deliver results in a fast-paced environment
Engineering degree preferred, but not essential if you bring relevant technical experience
Confident communicator with a strategic mindset and attention to detail
Benefits:
£60-80k doe plus £6500 car allowance
The chance to work on high-profile projects and shape market growth
A collaborative environment where your ideas and expertise are valued
Long-term career progression within a respected global business
A varied and autonomous role with UK and international exposure
WR Engineering are the #1 recruitment partner for engineering, manufacturing & technical sales jobs. We recruit for permanent jobs UK wide.
WR is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy