Area Sales Manager

Universal Business Team Open · verified Sep 12, 2026

On-site Stockport Full-time Manager Sales Leadership

Mid-level Sales Leadership role at Universal Business Team. Stockport · full-time · £35,000–£40,000 base.

SalaryStated by Universal Business Team

£35,000 – £40,000

Base salary for this role, in GBP per year, as published in the posting.

Role brief

Growth Roles summary, based on the employer's posting.

What you'll do

You'll grow sales by managing trade merchant relationships across the central territory
You'll uncover account opportunities, guide partners through sales, and present products
You'll track market changes, competitor actions, and merchant needs
You'll keep Salesforce CRM and management reports accurate and timely
You'll strengthen weaker accounts, support merchandising and installations, and hit sales and gross profit goals

What you bring

You understand sales psychology, sales processes, Salesforce, and PowerBI
You communicate clearly and manage partner relationships effectively
You use advanced sales methods and bring a growth-focused mindset
You can handle competing priorities while delivering strong results

Who this fits

This role suits a driven sales professional who enjoys field-based customer work and building merchant partnerships. The territory spans Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Blackpool, and North Wales, with the role listed in Stockport. Hours are 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday, with occasional flexibility for customer needs

From the employer

Are you a driven and dynamic sales professional looking to make a real impact? Our client, a leading and innovative business in its field, is seeking a passionate Area Sales Manager for the Central Region. This will be covering Yorkshire, Lincolnshire across to Blackpool and North Wales.

About the Role:
As the Area Sales Manager, you’ll manage and nurture relationships with Trade Merchant partners, driving sales growth and exceeding activity targets. You’ll utilise your expertise in market trends, product knowledge, and category management to deliver exceptional results. This is a field-based role requiring flexibility and the ability to meet the needs of customers.

Key Responsibilities:

Build and maintain strong relationships with merchant partners across the territory.
Identify opportunities for growth and support merchant partners through the sales process.
Deliver engaging sales presentations showcasing the business's innovative products.
Monitor market trends, competitive activity, and merchant needs to remain ahead of the curve.
Ensure accurate and timely reporting on Salesforce CRM and management reports.
Manage visual merchandising and support installations for merchant partners.
Develop and execute strategic plans to improve underperforming accounts.
Meet sales and gross profit targets, with a focus on achieving revenue growth.

Requirements

What We’re Looking For:
We’re seeking a candidate with:

Strong knowledge of the psychology of sales, sales processes, and tools like Salesforce and PowerBI.
Exceptional communication and relationship management skills.
A growth mindset and ability to apply advanced sales techniques.
Proven ability to manage multiple priorities effectively and deliver outstanding results.
Experience in visual merchandising and category management is a plus.

Benefits

The Rewards:

£35,000- £40,000 basic
Up to 10% commission
Car or Car allowance

Location & Hours:
This role is field-based, with working hours from 7:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday. Occasional flexibility around hours is required to meet customer needs.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your sales career and thrive in a role that rewards drive and innovation, we’d love to hear from you!