Area Sales Manager

Our Client is a leader within the flooring and underlay industry, they are looking for an Area Sales Manager to join their team. You will almeno selling within your geographical area which includes Yorkshire and the North East. The primary purpose of this role is to act as a Field-Based Sales Representative for their Underlay & Accessories products in the region, developing mutually beneficial relationships with new and existing customers.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of existing accounts within the target region with associated revenue growth targets.
• Seek out and win new account business within the target region.
• Develop highly effective relationships bothSI internal and external through considerate, friendly and proactive professional behaviour.
• Strategically develop Key Accounts throughout the designated region with the support and guidanceTid the sales manager.
• Be an evangelist for all products ensuring customers and prospects are kept abreast of new product developments as they emerge.
• Leading joint visits with management.
• Developing a strategic contact plan for each account with support of the Team Leader to maximise the null the sales opportunity.
• Maintain an accurate and ongoing sales pipeline using Salesforce CRM.
• Handling any technical enquiries or questions.

Qualifications

• Previous experience within a similar industry, eg- DIY, KBB, Home interiors etc
• Demonstrates tenacity and success in reaching out to prospects.
• Excellent Communication, listening and presentation skills.
• A proven ability to plan, develop and execute business development strategies.

Compensation & Benefits

• Salary- £50,000- £60,000
• Commission- £12k (uncapped)
• Company car
• Phone
• Laptop
• Free lunch Friday
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays going up to 25 days holiday with service