Area Sales Manager

Vokera Ltd; Willenhall; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading heating manufacturer in the UK is seeking an Area Sales Manager to drive sales and develop business opportunities in the North West. The ideal candidate will have a proven track record in technical sales within the plumbing, heating, or HVAC sector, with strong negotiation and communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary, company car, and comprehensive benefits including extensive annual leave and pension.

Benefits

25 days annual leave + bank holidays

Company car or cash allowance

Company pension

Life assurance

Qualifications

• Proven track record in sales within the plumbing, heating, or HVAC industry.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets.
• Build relationships with installers, distributors, and stakeholders.
• Identify new business opportunities and monitor market trends.

Skills

Technical or solution-based sales experience in plumbing, heating, or HVAC industry

Strong negotiation skills

Excellent communication skills

Self-motivated and results-driven

Proficiency in CRM systems

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

Talent Acquisition Business Partner UK&I at Carrier Corporation

Location: North West, England

Department: Residential Heating

Contract type: Full time, permanent

Vokera is now looking for an Area Sales Manager who will be responsible for driving and developing sales opportunities within the North West, managing relationships with key customers, and supporting the company’s strategic objectives. This role requires a proactive approach to business development, account management, and delivering exceptional customer service.

What will the key responsibilities be?

• Develop and execute strategies to achieve and exceed sales targets within the assigned region.
• Build and maintain strong relationships with installers, distributors, and key stakeholders to ensure customer satisfaction and loyalty.
• Identify new business opportunities, monitor market trends, and provide feedback to influence product development and marketing initiatives.
• Plan and prioritise activities to maximise coverage and efficiency across the region.

Requirements

• Proven track record in technical or solution-based sales, within the plumbing, heating, or HVAC industry.
• Strong negotiation and communication skills with the ability to influence at all levels.
• Self‑motivated, results‑driven, and capable of working independently.
• Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast‑paced environment.
• Proficiency in CRM systems and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Willingness to travel extensively within the assigned territory; full UK driving licence.
• Engineers welcome to apply.
• Competitive salary depending on the employee's skills, experience, qualifications.
• 25 days annual leave + bank holidays.
• Company car or cash allowance.
• Company pension.
• Life assurance.

More about us:

Vokèra is a leading heating manufacturer, with a product portfolio that includes domestic gas boilers, commercial gas boilers, unvented cylinders, water heaters, solar thermal collectors and air source heat pumps.

Vokèra was established over 40 years ago and has bases across the UK and Ireland, which support every Vokèra installation. Through its parent company Riello Group, it is a part of Carrier, a leading global provider of innovative HVAC, refrigeration and building automation technologies.