An excellent opportunity for an ambitious individual looking to progress into an Area General Manager role within 2-4 years. We are looking for a commercially astute and inspirational Field Sales Manager (FSM) to lead a team of Territory Sales Managers (TSMs). This role is ideal for someone with strong leadership capabilities, a strategic mindset, and a passion for developing people and driving performance.
Key Responsibilities
* Lead, inspire, motivate, and develop the individual capabilities of the sales team to drive the execution of the defined area sales strategy.
* Provide direct line management to a team of TSMs, ensuring high performance and continuous development.
* Develop and implement a clear Market Strategy Plan (MSP) to guide regional sales efforts.
* Take ownership of high-value key accounts, including those outside your immediate geographical area.
* Build and maintain strong relationships with key customers, prospects, and internal stakeholders.
* Identify and develop new sales opportunities to gain a competitive edge.
What We're Looking For
* Proven experience in leading and developing sales teams.
* Strong commercial awareness and strategic thinking.
* Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
* A track record of managing key accounts and delivering results.
* Ambition and potential to grow into a senior leadership role
Key Account Management
* Drive the delivery of high quality TSM Customer Management Plans (CMPs) for existing and potential new customers that achieve mutual business objectives
* Take ownership of larger value key accounts which may extend beyond their geographical boundary.
* Identify strategic and key business opportunities with key influencers in major customer account segments
* Effectively maintain and develop relationships with key influencers in major customer account segments
Why Join Us?
* Competitive salary and performance-based bonus.
* Company car and additional benefits.
* Clear career progression path to Area General Manager.
* A supportive, growth-focused, and collaborative culture.
What's on Offer:
Salary: £55,000 - 65,000 Depending on experience plus bonus
Company Car
Location Tytherington
* Employer of choice: Armed Forces Covenant (Silver) / Disability Confident Committed / 5% Club (Platinum) / Mates in Mind / Clear Assured (Foundation) / The Mineral Products and Qualification Council (MPQC) / STEM Ambassador
* Compensation Package: Bonus incentives / Generous Pension Schemes / Life Assurance
* Work Life Balance: 27 days holiday (excluding bank holidays) / Agile working / Flexible working / Holiday purchase / Sabbatical
* Family Friendly: Enhanced policies such as Maternity / Paternity / Parental Leave / Neonatal / Adoption/IVF/Menopause
* Social Value: paid Volunteering Day every year / Communities (LGBTQ+, Network of Woman, Woman in Science and Engineering (STEM), Armed Forces)
* Wellbeing: Employee Assistance Programme (EAP) / Mental Health First Aiders / Cycle to Work / Employee Benefits portal including Gym discount / Free eye tests / Discounted Private Medical cover