Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager
North England
(DL/HG/BD/BB/HX/OL/HD/BL/WN/WA/M/SK)
C£52K
Uncapped bonus structure
Car allowance
EAP
Enhanced holiday + stats (rising with service)
+ additional benefits
Job Overview:
Area Sales Manager – Automotive
Location: Northern England
Hours: Monday to Friday, 9:00am – 5:00pm (35 hours per week)
Our client is a globally recognised leader in the lubricants and specialty fluids sector, with a strong international presence and an outstanding reputation for innovation, technical expertise, and customer service. Due to continued growth, they are now seeking an ambitious and commercially driven Area Sales Manager to join their Automotive division across Northern England.
This is an exciting opportunity for a motivated sales professional to manage and grow an established customer base while identifying and securing new business opportunities across a variety of automotive and industrial sectors.
The Role
Reporting into the Sales Management team, you will be responsible for driving commercial performance across key accounts operating within a fluid management and service-based programme.
Key responsibilities include:
Managing and developing existing customer relationships to maximise profitable sales growth
Identifying and converting new business opportunities across targeted sectors and markets
Building strong relationships with key decision-makers and understanding customer business needs
Maintaining a healthy and active sales pipeline to support future growth
Conducting market research to identify trends, competitor activity, and emerging opportunities
Developing strong product and technical knowledge across the automotive lubricants portfolio
Increasing market share through consultative and solution-led selling
About You
We are looking for a driven and commercially astute sales professional with a passion for delivering exceptional customer service.
You will ideally have:
A proven track record of achieving sales growth and commercial success
Strong communication and relationship-building skills
Experience within the automotive lubricants industry, although this is not essential
Exposure to sectors such as Automotive Aftermarket, Franchise Dealers, Commercial Fleet, Agriculture, Construction, Plant or Off-Highway would be highly advantageous
The ability to demonstrate success selling technical or high-quality products
Excellent organisational and time management skills
Strong IT, numeracy, and administrative skills
A self-motivated and proactive approach with high levels of resilience and drive
Candidates from other technical sales backgrounds are also encouraged to apply.
What’s on Offer
£52k + Uncapped bonus scheme
Enhanced holiday entitlement
Car allowance / EV salary sacrifice scheme
Defined contribution pension scheme
Employee Assistance Programme
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Supportive and collaborative working culture
Discounted private medical cover
If you are a commercially focused sales professional looking to join a market-leading organisation with excellent career prospects, we would love to hear from you