Overview

Area Sales Manager — Location: Plymouth, England (Hybrid role). Salary: £38-42,000 per annum + Company Car + Bonus. Benefits: 24 days annual leave, pension & health care options.

About Us

We are a global supply chain partner, providing a wide range of traditional fasteners to complex, processed, and assembled components in various materials. We now have an exciting opportunity for a talented and motivated professional to join our team. We welcome candidates from the fastener industry or from complementary sectors such as PPE, bearings, plastic parts, precision engineering, or MRO.

The Role

This hybrid role combines Strategic Account Management with New Business Development responsibilities, supporting our growth in Plymouth and across the South West.

Strategic Account Management

• Act as the first point of contact for a key customer in Plymouth.
• Ensure customer stores are replenished with C-Parts to support future builds.
• Build and strengthen long-term customer relationships while expanding the product portfolio.
• Provide technical support to customer engineers when required.
• Oversee shipments, deliveries, and on-site inventories.
• Continuously seek opportunities to innovate and improve service processes.

New Business Development

• Identify, pursue, and secure new business opportunities in the South West region.
• Research potential markets, track industry trends, and analyse competitor activity.
• Generate leads via cold calling, networking, and digital outreach.
• Engage decision-makers, organise meetings, and deliver tailored presentations showcasing our solutions.
• Manage pricing quotes and lead commercial reviews for prospective clients.

About You

We\'re looking for a self-driven, relationship-focused professional who:

• Has experience in fasteners or related industries (PPE, bearings, MRO, etc.).
• Can combine technical understanding with strong customer service.
• Enjoys business development and thrives on achieving growth.
• Is proactive, organised, and able to manage both strategic accounts and new opportunities.

Why Join Us?

You\'ll be part of a global organisation with a local presence, where innovation and customer focus drive everything we do. This is a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a key account, grow business across a thriving region, and develop your career in an international supply chain leader.