Area Sales Manager

Oliver Valves Limited; Watford; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A major supplier in the oil and gas sector seeks an experienced Area Sales Manager based in Watford. You will drive sales of instrumentation and process valves while maintaining strong customer relationships. The ideal candidate has a mechanical engineering background and proven sales experience in the valves sector. Competitive salary and benefits included. Join us and contribute to our growth and success in a globally thriving market.

Benefits

Car Allowance

Medi-cash

Company Pension Plan

Death in Service Benefit

Qualifications

• Experience in sales of valves in the oil and gas industry.
• Strong strategic thinking capabilities.
• Ability to work with distributors, EPCs, and direct clients.

Responsibilities

• Present product range and capabilities to clients.
• Manage and grow key accounts within the territory.
• Secure product approvals at key target accounts.

Skills

Sales ability

Negotiation

Technical expertise in valves

Customer service orientation

Education

Mechanical engineering background or relevant qualification

Job description

Oliver Valves is a major supplier to the oil and gas industry with its headquarters based in Knutsford, Cheshire. We seek to strengthen our existing sales team by adding an experienced Area Sales Manager to our team to focus on the southern region of the UK, along with some international coverage. The successful candidate will be selling a range of instrumentation valves, pipeline and process valves, and valves for the emerging hydrogen industry.

What you’ll be doing

As an Area Sales Manager, you’ll be at the forefront of our business, working with distributors, EPCs, and direct clients to drive sales and deliver exceptional customer service. Your key responsibilities will include:

• Presenting our world-class product range and capabilities to clients and stakeholders.
• Managing and growing key accounts within your designated territory, working with OEMs, end users, and engineering contractors.
• Selling to instrumentation and piping engineers, as well as key buyers to secure new business and maintain strong relationships.
• Coordinating RFQs through to POs, ensuring seamless communication with internal teams.
• Analysing competitor activity and working with management to develop strategies to stay ahead.
• Securing product approvals at key target accounts, ensuring we remain the supplier of choice.
• Delivering a customer-focused approach, ensuring client satisfaction at every stage of the sales process.

Who we are looking for

To be successful for the Area Sales Manager position, you’ll need to live in Watford; have a mechanical engineering background or relevant qualification; and have experience selling valves. You'll be a results-driven, strategic thinker who can combine technical expertise with outstanding sales ability strong. You'll be a strong negotiator, able to open doors and close deals.

What’s on Offer

• Competitive salary plus benefits including Car Allowance, Medi-cash, Company Pension Plan and Death in Service Benefit.
• Ongoing professional development in a profitable, growing, global organisation.

Ready to be part of the team? Only apply if you live in Watford and are an experienced sales person with industry experience.