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Area Business Manager

SER (Staffing) Ltd
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 20 days
Location

Birmingham, West Midlands B27 6QS, England

Salary

£48,000 - £57,600 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • The Area Business Manager position is based in Birmingham with a salary range of £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience.
  • Candidates must have a degree or background in engineering, industrial, or related fields, along with experience in lubricants or chemical sales.
  • The role involves driving profitable sales growth in the industrial market, managing customer accounts, and developing new business opportunities.
  • Key responsibilities include maintaining CRM records, conducting account reviews, and collaborating with internal teams to support sales efforts.
  • Benefits of the position include a company car, laptop, mobile phone, a great pension plan, and 25 days of annual leave plus bank holidays.

Job Title: Area Business Manager – Industrial

Location: Birmingham

Salary: £35,000 - £40,000 DOE

Do you have experience in the lubricants and chemicals industry?Looking for your next opportunity with a leading, innovative manufacturer?

If so, we want to hear from you!

  • Drive profitable sales growth in the Industrial market within your area.
  • Develop new business and manage existing accounts using product and application expertise.
  • Represent Millers Oils professionally, supporting internal and external stakeholders across key industrial sectors like manufacturing, metalworking, plastics, and energy.

Responsibilities:

  • Manage and grow customer accounts through regular contact and face-to-face visits.
  • Identify new business opportunities and build a strong sales pipeline.
  • Use product knowledge to provide solutions, secure sustainable business, and upsell/cross-sell products.
  • Negotiate pricing and manage profitability.
  • Maintain accurate CRM records and submit reports on time.
  • Conduct regular account reviews, address underperformance, and implement structured call plans.
  • Stay informed about competitors, industry trends, and attend relevant exhibitions and events.
  • Work collaboratively with the internal sales team and attend meetings as required.

Requirements:

  • Essential:
    • Degree or background in engineering, industrial, or related fields.
    • Experience in lubricants/chemical sales with a proven B2B track record.
    • CRM system experience, excellent communication, and a UK driving licence.

Relationships:

  • Collaborate with internal teams and maintain strong external customer relationships.

Benefits: Company car, credit card, laptop, mobile phone, great pension, employee assist programme, death in service, 25 days a year annual leave plus bank holidays increasing with service, Christmas shutdown.

If this role is something you would like to discuss further, please get in touch with Nyissa Taylor on or

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In order to submit this application, a Reed account will be created for you. As such, in addition to applying for this job, you will be signed up to all Reed’s services as part of the process. By submitting this application, you agree to Reed’s Terms and Conditions and acknowledge that your personal data will be transferred to Reed and processed by them in accordance with their Privacy Policy.