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Job Title


Area Sales Manager


Company : Technical Network Recruitment


Location : Exeter, England


Created : 2026-02-23


Job Type : Full Time


Job Description

We are working with a leading global manufacturer of high-performance control valves who are looking for an Area Sales Manager to work across the South of England and Ireland territory.Area Sales Manager - Industrial ValvesSalary: up to £70k + company car + bonus + benefitsLocation: Remote working from home covering South of the England & IrelandOur client is a privately owned multiple £mil turnover European manufacture of innovative valve technology and solutions and are poised for further growth with a range a valves servicing a number of different sectors from including chemicals, food & beverage, pharmaceutical, polymers, metals and textile industries.The business will be looking for an ambitious and technically skilled Sales Manager to identify new clients and drive sales growth throughout the South of England and Ireland. You will be responsible for developing & nurturing existing client relationships whilst securing new business partners and providing technical support to ensure our solutions meet client needs.Key Responsibilities for the Area Sales Managero Deliver and exceed sales targets within your territory, focusing on control valve solutionso Identify and pursue new business opportunities, building a robust sales pipelineo Develop and maintain strong relationships with key clients, acting as a trusted technical advisoro Conduct technical presentations and product demonstrations to prospective and existing customerso Collaborate with internal teams to ensure seamless project delivery and customer satisfactiono Monitor market trends, competitor activity, and customer feedback to inform sales strategyo Prepare and submit accurate sales forecasts and reports to senior management2.Key Requirements for the Area Sales ManagerProven track record of success in technical sales, you are likely to be working in a comparable position of Area Sales Manager or Field Sales representative; either from a Manufacturer or Distributor of industrial valves, or related process measuring & control technology products.o Strong technical background, likely to be HNC/Degree educated, with the ability to understand and communicate complex product solutions.o Excellent interpersonal, negotiation, and presentation skillso Self-motivated, results-driven, and comfortable working autonomously across a large territoryo Full driving licence and willing to travel extensively across the South of England and Ireland.This is a great opportunity for an Area Sales Manager to join a truly global business in the control valves world. They are at the cutting edge of technological innovation & working across of a number of projects in a number of high end sectors. In return our client is offering an competitive salary and benefits package including company car, fuel card, contributary pension scheme, life assurance, performance related bonus, private health insurance.Apply on-line or call Robert Wigley for a confidential discussion technical-network.co.ukTechnical Network Recruitment – Search & Selection for mid to senior level appointments for engineering & manufacturing sectors- automotive, aerospace, defence, advanced materials, capital equipment & automation