Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager – Marine/Offshore

Location: Territory-Based
Industry: Marine, Offshore, Industrial Equipment
Employment Type: Full-Time | Leadership Role

Are you a driven sales leader with a passion for building high-performing teams and growing key markets? We’re looking for an ambitious Area Sales Manager to take ownership of a regional customer portfolio, lead sales growth, and develop strategic client relationships in an international environment.

What You’ll Be Doing

• Lead sales activities and drive profitable growth across the assigned territory
• Manage and develop both existing and new customer accounts
• Take responsibility for achieving sales targets and budget performance
• Build strong collaboration between Sales and Service teams to ensure excellent customer experience
• Develop and implement strategic account plans and annual customer development plans
• Monitor market trends, identify new business opportunities, and act with an entrepreneurial mindset
• Deliver accurate reporting and market insights to senior management
• Ensure compliance with company strategy, HSEQ standards, and industry regulations
• Represent the brand professionally and build long-term customer partnerships

What We’re Looking For

• 5+ years of international sales management experience
• Background in marine/offshore/technical equipment markets is a strong advantage
• Fluent in English (written & spoken) – additional languages are a plus
• Strong communicator, negotiator, and influencer at all levels
• Entrepreneurial mindset with the ability to identify and seize commercial opportunities
• Skilled in strategic account planning, budgeting, and customer development
• Culturally aware and confident working in a global business environment
• Structured, results-focused, and able to manage priorities under pressure
• Passionate about customer satisfaction and building long-term value

Darwin Recruitment is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

Kieran Mead