Position: Area Sales Manager – Furniture
Industry Sector: Retail sector, Bedroom Furniture, Bathroom Furniture, Living/Dining Furniture, Kids Furniture, Wardrobes, Beds, KBB, Independent Retailers, and Showrooms
Coverage Area: North – ideally based M62 Corridor
Remuneration: £45,000-£50,000 (£20,000 base + £25,000 bonus)
Benefits: Company car (hybrid available) or allowance & benefits
Role Overview:
* Field sales position selling a manufactured range of furniture for bathrooms, bedrooms, living/dining, and kids furniture
* Promoting an extensive product range of over 1,300 items
* Selling to and managing relationships with independent retailers and showrooms
* Inherited circa 200 customers with a turnover of approximately £700,000
* Focus on new business development within existing customers and new retailers
* Visiting customers with typical turnovers of £20,000+
* Utilizing a network of contacts within the furniture sector to grow the area
* On-boarding new independent retail customers to meet sales targets
* Developing growth strategies and go-to-market plans
Ideal Candidate:
* Experience in furniture sector field sales
* Proven track record selling into independent retailers
* Strong new business hunter, comfortable with cold calling
* Open-door mentality and ambitious mindset
* Adaptable sales techniques
* Experience in KBB or interior building products
* Long-term outlook and management of the area as own business
* Ability to sell at different levels within customer organizations
* Hardworking and commercially minded
Company Overview:
Est. over 30 years, with 100+ employees and a turnover exceeding £30m
Mitchell Maguire specializes in Construction Sales Recruitment, focusing on retail, bedroom, bathroom, living/dining, kids furniture, wardrobes, beds, KBB, and independent retailers/showrooms
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