Firefly
Area Sales Manager – Manchester
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Location: Manchester
Full-time | Permanent position
Start: As soon as possible or by agreement
About Firefly
At Firefly, you will join a dynamic and innovative company at the forefront of industrial fire prevention and protection. You will become part of a dedicated international team with a clear mission: to increase safety for our customers worldwide.
As a global technology company with more than 50 years of experience, we offer an environment where innovation, technical expertise, and personal development are highly valued. You will have the opportunity to grow professionally while working with advanced solutions for leading industrial companies.
Learn more about us at www.firefly.se
About the Position
As an Area Sales Manager, you will drive business growth by developing and delivering customized fire prevention solutions to customers within the process industry. You will manage the complete sales cycle, from identifying new opportunities to negotiating and closing orders, while working closely with customers and colleagues across our international organization.
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Your Responsibilities Include:
- Manage sales of tailor-made fire prevention and protection systems
- Develop new business and strengthen relationships with existing customers
- Manage the full sales cycle, from lead generation to contract closure
- Understand customer needs and develop technical solutions
- Prepare technical quotations and support customer discussions
- Participate in customer meetings, exhibitions, and industry events
- Travel approximately 70–90 days per year
Who Are You?
To succeed in this role, we believe you have:
- A technical education, preferably an engineering degree
- 5+ years of experience in technical sales or a related technical commercial role
- Experience with B2B sales, preferably within industrial markets
- The ability to understand complex technical solutions and customer needs
- Strong communication, negotiation, and relationship-building skills
- A genuine technical curiosity and a solution-oriented mindset
- Fluent communication skills in English
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You are a driven, positive, and business-minded person who enjoys working independently while building strong customer relationships.
What We Offer
At Firefly, we offer a stimulating and international work environment where technology, innovation, and teamwork are at the center. You will be part of a growing company with opportunities for professional development and long-term career growth.
Application
We review applications continuously and look forward to receiving your application. Please submit your CV and cover letter in English through our online recruitment in this advertisement.
If you have any questions about the position, please contact Charlotte Åvall, HR Manager, at charlotte.avall@firefly.se or Franz Heller, Division Manager, Franz.Heller@firefly.se
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