Regional Sales Manager

We are seeking a driven and technically minded Regional Sales Manager to join our team, covering the North East of England. This is an exciting opportunity for a proven sales professional with a background in automation, industrial technology, or engineering to take ownership of a key region and deliver real growth.

Client Details

This opportunity is with a well-established organisation within the industrial and manufacturing sector. As a billion pound company, they focus on delivering high-quality products and services while maintaining a strong presence in their market

Description

A successful Regional Sales Manager/ Area Sales Manager will:

Develop and manage sales across a broad customer base including OEMs, System Integrators, Distributors, and Machine Builders.

Identify new business opportunities and build strong relationships within key industries such as logistics, automotive, and food manufacturing.

Provide technical support and consultative sales expertise to customers, ensuring solutions are tailored to their operational needs.

Achieve and exceed regional sales targets through a mix of new business development and account management.

Work closely with internal teams to deliver customer projects from concept to completion.

Profile

A successful Regional Sales Manager/ Area Sales Manager should have:

Proven track record in technical sales within automation, engineering, or related industrial sectors.

Strong understanding of the sales cycle from prospecting to closing and account growth.

Comfortable selling to multiple customer types (OE, SI, distributors, machine builders).

Self-motivated, commercially aware, and able to manage your own territory.

Based in the North East with knowledge of the local customer landscape (Sunderland, Teesside, Newcastle and surrounding areas).

Job Offer

• Competitive salary per annum, plus a car allowance of £500.
• Attractive commission structure with potential earnings of up to 31% of base salary.
• Permanent, stable role within a respected organisation in the industrial and manufacturing sectors.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.
• Supportive company culture focused on achieving results and rewarding success.

This is a fantastic opportunity for a Regional Sales Manager to make a significant impact in their career. Apply today to be considered for this exciting role!

Desired Skills and Experience

Proven background in technical sales within automation, industrial technology, or engineering.

Strong commercial acumen with the ability to identify and close new business opportunities.

Experience selling into OEMs, System Integrators, Distributors, and Machine Builders.

Knowledge of key customer sectors such as logistics, automotive, and food manufacturing.

Excellent communication, presentation, and negotiation skills.

Ability to understand and discuss technical solutions with both engineers and non-technical stakeholders.

Self-motivated and results-driven, with strong territory management skills.

Comfortable working independently while contributing to a wider team