Area Sales Manager (SC24062026IR)

Overview

Reference
SC24062026IR

Salary
£40,000 - £55,000/annum + car, bonus

Job Location
- United Kingdom -- England -- North West England -- Greater Manchester -- Wigan

Job Type
Permanent

Posted
24 June 2026


Area Sales Manager – HGV / Commercial Vehicle Sales

📍 North East England
💰 £40,000 – £55,000 Basic Salary (DOE) + Bonus + Company Car
🚛 Commercial Vehicle Industry

Our client is a leading supplier of commercial vehicles and is looking to appoint an experienced Area Sales Manager to cover the North East of England. This is an excellent opportunity for a driven sales professional with previous experience selling HGVs, trucks or other commercial vehicles.

This is a field-based role focused on developing new business opportunities while also managing and growing existing customer accounts.

The Role

  • Developing new business opportunities across the North East region.
  • Building and maintaining strong relationships with fleet operators and commercial customers.
  • Managing and growing an existing customer base.
  • Identifying opportunities to increase market share and revenue.
  • Producing quotations and negotiating sales agreements.
  • Working closely with internal departments to ensure excellent customer service.
  • Maintaining a strong pipeline of opportunities and delivering against sales targets.
  • Representing the business professionally within the commercial vehicle sector.

The Candidate

We are keen to speak with candidates who have:

  • Proven experience in a field sales or business development role
  • Previous experience selling HGVs, trucks, trailers or commercial vehicles.
  • A strong track record of winning new business and managing key accounts.
  • Excellent relationship-building and negotiation skills.
  • A self-motivated and proactive approach.
  • The ability to manage a territory effectively and work autonomously.
  • A full UK driving licence.
  • Previous experience in a similar role such as Sales Manager Business Development Manager Sales Executive Sales Representative Territory Manager Field Sales National Sales 

Package

  • Basic salary of £40,000 – £55,000 (depending on experience).
  • Attractive bonus/commission structure.
  • Company car.
  • Pension scheme.
  • Ongoing training and development.
  • Opportunity to join a well-established and growing business.

If you have a background in commercial vehicle sales and are looking for your next challenge, we'd love to hear from you. Apply today for a confidential discussion.

For any further information, please contact Shannon Clough at Interaction Recruitment Leeds using 0113 866 2042 / shannon.clough@irweb.co.uk


Contact information

Shannon Clough