Area Sales Manager

Area Sales Manager Location: Republic of Ireland Salary: €55,000 - €58,000 + Quarterly Bonus (OTE Up To €73,000) Employment Type: Full-time, Permanent INTRODUCTION Are you an ambitious KBB sales professional with a proven track record in B2B growth? An exciting opportunity has arisen for an Area Sales Manager to cover the West, South, and Midlands territories in Ireland, driving sales revenue and building key commercial relationships for a market-leading business. ABOUT THE COMPANY Our client is a market-leading brand, dedicated to delivering high-quality products and an unrivalled customer experience. Driven by strong core values, the business prides itself on collaborative growth, continuous product development, and maintaining high standards of service across its entire customer portfolio. THE ROLE Reporting directly to the National Sales Manager (Ireland), you will play a key role in managing and growing a portfolio of existing accounts while proactively identifying and winning new business opportunities. Working alongside the business development team, you will drive market share, introduce new product lines, and deliver strategies to meet and exceed commercial targets across your assigned territory. KEY RESPONSIBILITIES Account Management: Execute strategic account planning, manage customer relationships, and implement promotions, displays, and training to maintain and grow sales revenue. New Business Development: Source, develop, and win new commercial opportunities with the support and assistance of the business development team. Commercial Leadership: Meet and exceed financial targets, strategic goals, and expectations set for your designated area. Product & Market Development: Develop and present product proposals and training to ensure optimal product mix and knowledge within your market. Data-Driven Strategy: Utilise extensive market data to create informed strategies for new product sales, cross-selling, and upselling. Budget & Resource Control: Manage accountable expenditure within budget and process for samples, marketing materials, displays, brochures, and internal visits. Service Standards: Implement programmes to ensure a satisfactory standard of service and customer satisfaction, in conjunction with your Key Account Manager. Cross-Departmental Collaboration: Work collaboratively with peers, internal departments, and senior teams to ensure an unrivalled customer experience and overall business growth. Reporting & Forecasting: Present territory results, strategic plans, and forecasts at regular sales meetings. Territory Travel: Travel daily throughout the assigned territory, with occasional overnight stays required as necessary. ABOUT YOU Essential Criteria: Experience: Minimum of 5 years field or customer-facing sales experience within a B2B sales environment. Sales Track Record: Clear history of career growth, success, and strong sales capability, including account management, upselling, and winning new business. Commercial Acumen: Ability to develop strategic client relationships, hit commercial targets, and expand opportunities without compromising existing business. Communication & Negotiation: Strong persuasion, negotiation, influencing, and written/oral communication skills. Data & Performance: Experience using KPIs to track performance and leveraging data to make informed sales decisions. Technical Skills: Proficient in the Microsoft Office Suite (particularly Excel and PowerPoint) and adept in using CRM systems. Personal Attributes: Highly self-motivated, well-presented, reliable, confident, organised, and capable of working effectively in a challenging and dynamic environment with minimal supervision. Desirable Criteria: Sales experience within the Kitchen, Bathroom, or Home Furnishings sector. WHY APPLY? This role offers a fantastic opportunity to take ownership of a large, lucrative territory within a growing business. You will benefit from strong internal support, extensive sales data, and a collaborative team environment, allowing you to maximise your commercial potential and advance your career within the sector To apply, please send your CV and a brief covering note to (url removed) or contact Ashley Kenward on (phone number removed). Simon Acres Group LTD are acting as the employment agency for this position