Area Sales Manager
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The posting
PORTWEST, a leading global manufacturer of safety wear, workwear and PPE is currently seeking applications for the position of Area Sales Manager in Kazakhstan, on a** permanent basis reporting to**the Regional Sales Manager. Founded in 1904, Portwest has become one of the fastest growing workwear companies in the world currently employing over 6,000 staff worldwide. With 1400 styles across more than 20 ranges, we design, manufacture and distribute market leading workwear, safety wear and PPE in fully owned production facilities. We’re on a mission to become the world’s most requested PPE and Safety Wear Brand.
JOB SUMMARY:
As the Area Sales Manager for Kazakhstan. You will bring your P.P.E and/or workwear experience to sell Portwest products to distributors reporting into the Regional Sales Manager. We have had extensive growth over the past number of years, and we are looking for you to join to continue this growth trajectory. ** **
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES
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- Build quality business relationships with new and existing accounts.
- Conduct daily face-to-face sales meetings to maintain and develop relationships with distributors, resellers, and agents.
- Identify existing customers with high growth potential and create a roadmap for their further development.
- Identify new business opportunities and complete sales planning schedule.
- Utilise strategies to win new business on a continuous and consistent basis.
- Engage in consultative selling by identifying customers’ needs and provide a Portwest solution to meet those needs.
- Develop clear and effective written proposals/quotations for current and prospective customers.
- Focus on selling new Portwest products by bringing samples to each meeting.
- Ensure effective after meeting follow up to close sales.
- Conduct ongoing development of market intelligence, including marketing events such as trade shows, seminars, exhibitions, and journals which is fed back to the business.
- Promote distributor promotions on our products with end users.
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REQUIREMENTS
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- 3 to 5 years of experience in selling PPE, workwear, or safety wear.
- Proven track record of sales experience with manufacturers, distributors, resellers, or agents.
- Background in sales within related industries such as Automotive, Tools, Chemicals, MROs, etc.
- Strong drive to contribute to the continued growth of Portwest through field sales.
- Valid, clean driving license and flexibility to travel across your designated region.
- Excellent interpersonal and negotiation skills.
- Positive, results-driven attitude with a strong desire to succeed.
- Team player with a collaborative approach to achieving goals.
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COMPANY ****AWARDS
- Great Place To Work 2024
- Private Irish Business of the year – Export Indu s try Awards 2025
- Gold Ecovadis Sustainability Rating 2026
Applicants must have a right to live and work in the relevant jurisdiction.
Portwest is an equal opportunity employer. All applicants will be considered for employment without attention to age, gender, race, religion, sexual orientation, civil status, veteran status, family status, disability status or membership of a minority group.
Taken from Portwest's own posting, last seen live on 13 Nov 2026.
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The application
Your details, CV and LinkedIn, then 14 questions (2 written).
- 1.How many years of experience do you possess in this or a similar role?Pick one: < 1 year · 1-2 years · 3-5 years · 6-8 years · 8-10 years · 10+ years
- 2.How many years experience do you have in the PPE/Workwear industry?Pick one: < 1 year · 1-2 years · 3-5 years · 6-8 years · 8-10 years · 10+ years
- 3.What PPE/Workwear products have you sold?Written answer
- 4.Who have you sold PPE/Workwear products to? (e.g. end users, distributors)Written answer
- 5.What is your notice period?Pick one: Available Immediately · 2 weeks · 1 month · 2 months · 3 months · 6 months
- 6.What is your desired salary USD Monthly?Short answer
- 7.Do you have the right to work without visa sponsorship in the country that the role you're applying to is listed?Yes or no
- 8.What percentage of time are you comfortable travelling?Pick one: 0% -10% · 10%-20% · 20%-30% · 30%-40% · 40%-50% · over 50%
- 9.Please select any additional languages you speak at a conversational level or above:Pick any (29 options)
- 10.Can you please share your address details? (Address Line 1)Short answer
- 11.CountryPick one (200 options)
- 12.NationalityShort answer
- 13.Zip code / post codeShort answer
- 14.We are committed to providing a supportive and accessible recruitment process. If you require any accommodations to participate fully, please let us knowShort answer · optional
From Portwest's apply page, checked 12 Nov 2026.
About Portwest
Workwear, high-visibility and flame-resistant clothing, safety footwear, gloves, head protection and other PPE, designed and made in its own factories and sold through workwear and safety distributors, with drop shipping from its warehouses to their customers.
Pay schedule: Full-time permanent field employment; the postings state no salary, commission, bonus or car terms, so the package is a question for the recruiter.
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