Area Sales Manager – Scotland

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 Scotland 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.

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 in the central belt of Scotland or the Teesside/Newcastle area

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://gripplestg.wpenginepowered.com/de/about-gripple

• Take a tour of our head office at the historic Old West Gun Works in Sheffield, South Yorkshire here

Apply by 6pm on 30^th April 2026