Area Sales Manager (Machinery / Equipment Solutions)

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  • Location: Norfolk, Virginia
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Salary: Up to £45000 per annum + Training + Company Car
  • Published: 7 May 2026

Area Sales Manager (Machinery / Equipment Solutions)

£45,000 Basic + £65,000 OTE + Car Allowance + Progression + Training + Company Benefits

Norfolk

Are you an Area Sales Manager or Business Development professional with experience selling machinery, construction, plant, or technical equipment, looking to join a growing business where you can directly influence growth and maximise your earnings through uncapped commission?

Do you want a field-based role where you’ll manage key customer relationships, develop new business opportunities, and work closely with OEM suppliers and internal teams to deliver tailored equipment solutions across your region?

This ambitious and growing machinery solutions business specialises in equipment sales, hire, servicing, and aftersales support across multiple industries. Due to continued expansion, they are now looking to recruit an Area Sales Manager to drive regional growth, increase machine population, and deliver high levels of customer service.

In this role, you will manage the full sales cycle from initial enquiry through to delivery and aftersales support. You will be responsible for territory planning, CRM forecasting, customer demonstrations, and identifying new business opportunities, while building long-term relationships with customers and suppliers.

This role would suit someone with sales experience within machinery, engineering, construction, plant, or equipment sectors looking for a long-term opportunity with strong earning potential and progression.

The Role:

  • Manage and grow equipment sales and hire opportunities across the region
  • Build strong customer, supplier, and OEM relationships
  • Conduct product demonstrations and customer visits
  • Manage sales processes including quotations, delivery, installation, and warranty coordination
  • Maintain accurate CRM records, forecasts, and pipeline reporting
  • Identify and secure new business opportunities

The Person:

  • Sales experience within machinery, engineering, construction, plant, or equipment sectors
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Reference: BBBH25079

Keywords: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager, Sales Executive, Machinery Sales, Equipment Sales, Plant Sales, Engineering Sales, OEM, Construction Equipment, Territory Sales, Technical Sales, Norfolk

If you are interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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