Area Sales Manager (International Travel)

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Job information

  • Location: Bournemouth, Dorset
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Sales & Technical
  • Salary: £35000 - £40000 per annum + Uncapped Commission + Worldwide Travel
  • Published: 22 September 2026

Area Sales Manager (International Travel)

£35,000 – £40,000 + Uncapped Commission + Worldwide Travel + 33 Days Holiday

Bournemouth

Are you a Sales Manager or similar with experience selling manufacturing equipment looking to join a global business, offering an uncapped commission structure and opportunities to travel across Africa, Europe and the Middle East?

This company are a leading industrial food and beverage manufacturer, working with high profile brands like Coca Cola, Pepsi, Arla and many more. They are R&D specialists who reinvent the way companies manufacture their products. They provide tailor made machinery solutions to the production process, improving efficiency and overall output for large- and small-scale manufacturing sites.

On offer is the opportunity to become a vital asset to the growth of the business. You will be fully supported to learn how to sell products and consult with clients to fulfil their needs. You will be covering the entire sales life cycle, from lead generation to quotes and tenders. This role requires a technical engineering knowledge, covering a nationwide patch.

This role would suit a Sales Manager or similar with experience selling Manufacturing Equipment looking to travel across the globe.

The Role:

  • Lead generation and business development in the UK and internationally
  • Strategic planning and market research to identify areas of business to target
  • Negotiate on price, quotes, specifications and client needs to ensure full customer satisfaction
  • Visit customer sites and demonstrate how to use the equipment/machines
  • Monday to Friday, 8:30am – 5:30pm – 1pm finish on Friday

The Person:

  • Sales Manager or similar
  • Experience selling manufacturing equipment
  • Full UK Driving Licence

Keywords: Ringwood, Bournemouth, Poole, Christchurch, Engineering, FMCG, Sales, Technical Sales, Sales Manager, Capital Sales, R&D, Production, Manufacturing, Food & Beverage, Industrial

Reference Number: BBBH27402

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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