Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager covering Essex for a leading machinery supplier. Up to £44,000 basic, uncapped commission, company vehicle and career progression.

The Company

We are recruiting on behalf of one of the UK's leading suppliers of professional groundcare, turfcare and specialist equipment. Representing premium manufacturers, the business has built an outstanding reputation for quality, customer service and technical expertise. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Area Sales Manager to join a successful sales team with an established territory, existing customer relationships and genuine long-term career prospects.

Key Benefits

• Basic salary up to £44,000
• Commission expected to earn approximately £10,000 per year
• Additional 5% commission on the gross profit generated from used equipment and part exchange sales
• Company pick-up vehicle
• Fuel card
• Laptop and mobile phone
• Business expenses covered
• Comprehensive product training
• National sales support
• Established customer base across Essex
• Long-term career development

About the Role

As an Area Sales Manager, you will manage an established Essex territory, maintaining existing customer relationships while developing new business opportunities across professional groundcare, sports turf, education, local authorities and landscaping sectors.

Your responsibilities will include:

• Developing new business opportunities throughout your territory
• Managing and expanding existing customer accounts
• Demonstrating premium machinery and equipment
• Providing technical sales advice and tailored equipment solutions
• Preparing quotations and negotiating sales
• Building long-term customer relationships
• Managing your own diary and sales pipeline
• Achieving sales targets while delivering outstanding customer service

About You

To succeed as an Area Sales Manager, you will have:

• Proven field sales experience
• Experience selling technical or capital equipment
• A proactive approach to generating new business
• Strong relationship management skills
• Commercial awareness and negotiation ability
• Confidence working independently
• A full UK driving licence, including the ability to drive a pick-up vehicle and tow trailers

Experience as an Area Sales Manager within groundcare, turfcare, agricultural machinery, construction equipment, irrigation, municipal equipment or professional landscaping would be highly advantageous, although candidates with transferable technical sales experience are encouraged to apply.

To be successful in this role, you may have worked as a: Territory Sales Manager, Regional Sales Manager, Area Sales Manager, Field Sales Executive, Business Development Manager, Capital Equipment Sales Executive, Agricultural Machinery Sales Representative, Groundcare Sales Executive, Plant Sales Manager, Technical Sales Executive, Area Business Manager, or similar. 

Next Steps

If you're looking for your next challenge as an Area Sales Manager, this is an outstanding opportunity to join a market-leading supplier with premium products, an established customer base and excellent earning potential. Apply today to learn more about this opportunity.