Area Sales Manager – Abrasives / Industrial Supplies

Northern Region / Midlands  
£40,000 – £50,000 Basic + Uncapped Bonus (OTE £50k–£65k+) + Company Car + Benefits

An excellent opportunity has arisen to join a well-established and highly regarded manufacturer within the industrial consumables sector. This is a key role managing one of the company’s strongest and most established territories.

The Role

As Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for selling a wide range of abrasive products used in applications such as cutting, grinding, sanding, and finishing.

You will:

• Manage and grow an established territory with a turnover of circa £1.6m
• Sell predominantly through specialist distributors (including independents and nationals)
• Build strong relationships with existing accounts while identifying new business opportunities
• Work with a mix of distribution partners and some direct end users (e.g. manufacturing sites)
• Plan and manage a large geographical area, including occasional overnight stays

This is a field-based role covering a broad region including the North, Midlands

The Company

Our client is a globally recognised manufacturer with a long-standing reputation for quality and innovation within the industrial and construction sectors. With over 100 years of heritage, they supply both standard and bespoke solutions to a wide customer base and continue to invest heavily in product development and growth within the UK market.

The Candidate

The hiring manager is open on background and is primarily looking for a strong sales professional with the right attitude and drive.

Suitable backgrounds may include:

• Power tools / hand tools
• Industrial consumables
• Tool hire
• Fixings & fasteners
•  construction products
• Welding or engineering supplies

Person

• A motivated, self-driven sales professional
• Experience selling into or through distribution (preferred but not essential)
• Be comfortable managing a large geographical territory
• Be organised, proactive, and relationship-focused

Package

• £40,000 – £50,000 basic salary
• Uncapped bonus (OTE £50k–£65k+, top performers exceeding this)
• Company car (electric/hybrid options available)
• 26 days holiday
• Pension
• Laptop, iPhone & iPad

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If you’re a driven sales professional looking to join a market-leading business with a strong territory and genuine earning potential, we’d be keen to hear from you.