Gripple UK & Ireland
Area Sales Manager
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Unleash your potential. Change the game with Gripple.
Are you the kind of salesperson who thrives under pressure, has a sharp instinct for opportunity, and brings energy to every interaction? If so, Gripple’s got your next big challenge.
We’re on the hunt for a high-performing and dynamic Area Sales Manager who understands the power of value-led selling to lead growth in the North-East (Newcastle) region. This isn’t your average sales role.
You’ll join a world-class team, sell patented, market-defining products, and be part of a company that’s rewriting the rules of construction innovation.
Why Gripple?
We’re not just innovators—we’re game-changers. Since 1989, Gripple has led the charge in wire joining and suspension systems. As a 100% employee-owned business, we don’t just hire talent—we invest in it. You’ll be backed by a global infrastructure, a powerhouse support team, and a culture that champions ownership, passion, and performance.
Find out here how our salespeople are changing the game at Gripple.
What’s in it for you:
- Company car: Tesla, BMW, Audi, Mercedes, VW
- Share ownership: Buy a stake in Gripple and the GLIDE group and share in our success
- 15% non-contributory pension
- 32 days’ holiday, increasing with long service, plus additional 'thank you' days
- Private healthcare, family-focused policies, and exceptional benefits that support your wellbeing at every stage
- World-class product training, career development, and room to grow
The role:
You’ll own your territory with the support of an experienced team around you, driving both new business and new products, and expanding existing accounts for our patented products in the commercial construction market. This is a field-based role—expect to be in the thick of it 80% of the time, building relationships, closing deals, and turning conversations into conversions. Energising both customers and colleagues, you will be force for progressive change.
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What you'll be doing:
- Selling directly to contractors, distributors, and end-users
- Delivering technical product presentations and onsite training
- Managing your territory like a business owner—with full autonomy and our trust
- Keeping CRM insights sharp and sales reports smarter
Who you are:
You’re a driven, intuitive and strategic sales professional who:
- performs under pressure with energy and always ‘finds the way’
- has a tenacious work ethic and shows up with purpose and edge, every day
- is self-motivated and proactively pursues opportunities with focus
- builds strong relationships that turn customers into loyal and lasting partners
- collaborates across teams and knows the power of internal allies
- communicates technical information clearly and confidently and executes on strategic decisions
- has a hunter's mindset—you seek, you pursue, you win
- brings the entrepreneurial edge to own the role like it’s your business
You’ll also need:
- proven success in prospecting and direct sales (MEP/construction experience a bonus)
- a full UK driving licence and a willingness to travel 80%
- fluency in English and the ability to speak the language of impact
- to be based within the Teesside/Newcastle area
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The Gripple Spirit
Our values – fun, integrity, passion, entrepreneurship, teamwork, innovation – aren’t just words on a wall. They shape everything we do. Join us, and you’ll experience:
- true work-life balance
- an inclusive and caring workplace where your ideas matter, and your impact is felt globally
Take a closer look:
Learn more about who we are and how we’re changing the game: https://www.gripple.com/about-gripple
Take a tour of our head office at the historic Old West Gun Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire here
Closing date 10th August 2026. Bring your ambition. We’ll bring the opportunity.
Join a team where everyone belongs
We encourage applications from people from all backgrounds and aim to have a workforce that represents the wider society that we serve. We champion diversity, inclusion and wellbeing and aim to create a workplace where everyone feels valued with a sense of belonging. If there are any adjustments that would help your experience with Gripple, please let us know when you apply. Whilst not mandatory, your completion of the applicant ethnic monitoring form before you submit your application will help us monitor and encourage equality and diversity. The information you provide will be anonymous and kept both confidential and separate to your application.
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