Area Sales Manager
hace 23 días
Birmingham
Leading manufacturer of plaster fillers and adhesives for the B2B market is looking to increase its UK market share and therefore is recruiting a motivated and customer-focused Area Sales Manager (Preferred Location: Bristol, Swindon, Oxford, South Birmingham) to join their team. The Area Sales manager is responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships, responding to client inquiries and proactively generating sales through face-to-face visits, telephone, email, and other communication channels. You will report to the UK Sales Director. ROLE of the Area Sales Manager: • Maintaining and growing existing accounts, maintaining regular contact and meeting with customers predominantly in person to review accounts. 60-75% travel expected in role., • Expanding our client’s presence in the Sales Territory., • Developing and executing a strategic sales plan to achieve and exceed revenue targets in the assigned territory., • Identifying, qualifying and managing new business opportunities in existing customers., • Working in partnership with other members of the Sales Team, in order to successfully develop and complete new business opportunities., • Promoting and selling new products., • Providing routine day-to-day support, both technical and operational, to customers. PROFILE: • Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager or Territory Manager, or Field Sales Manager, preferably within the construction or painting/decorating materials industry or distribution., • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with diverse clients., • Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets consistently., • Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while managing a regional territory., • Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tailor solutions to meet client needs., • Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite., • Full UK driving licence. SALARY & BENEFITS: • Between £32k to £35k negotiable according to experience with commission/bonus opportunities., • Health, dental, and pension benefits., • Ongoing training and professional development., • Collaborative and supportive team environment., • Opportunities for career growth within the organization.