A market-leading manufacturer of specialist packaging machinery is expanding its national footprint and seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to cover the North of the UK. This is a brand-new role, created due to consistent growth and high demand within the food production industry. BASIC SALARY: £45,000 - £50,000 per annum BENEFITS: Commission £10,000 - £15,000 per annum Company Car 25 days Annual Leave plus stats Healthcare LOCATION: North UK COMMUTABLE LOCATIONS: Leeds, Liverpool, Manchester, Preston, York, Newcastle, Middlesborough JOB DESCRIPTION: Area Sales Manager, Business Development Manager - Capital Machinery, Packaging As our Area Sales Manager covering the North of the UK you will be home based, reporting to the Managing Director. This is a new role as a result of growth, and you will be responsible for driving sales across the region. The order values range from £35,000 to over £1 million and with an impressive product portfolio you will use your experience within the packaging industry to sell capital equipment and/or a technical solution. You will be prepared to travel and stay away if necessary. Your main responsibilities will be: To manage and grow your sales territory by building on existing relationships and developing new business. Splitting your time between account management (30%) and new business development (70%). Selling specialist packaging equipment primarily into the food industry (70%) and non-food markets (30%). Attending ..... full job details .....