Area Sales Manager
Location: Midlands / South West
Shift: Days - Monday - Friday
Permanent
Salary: Up to A£45,000 per annum + car allowance + bonus
Are you an experienced Area Sales Manager with a passion for new business development? Do you have expertise in industrial coatings or a solid understanding of coatings and their markets? If you thrive in a field-based sales role and have a track record of securing and growing accounts, we want to hear from you!
The Role:
As an Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for driving sales growth across the Midlands & South West territory. You'll be managing and expanding an existing customer base while actively identifying and securing new business opportunities within key industries. This is a field-based role requiring a self-motivated and results-driven individual who excels at building long-term business relationships.
Key Responsibilities:
1. Proactively seek out and develop new business opportunities within the industrial coatings sector.
2. Meet and exceed revenue and new business targets.
3. Conduct face-to-face client meetings, product presentations, and demonstrations.
4. Manage the full sales cycle from lead generation to closing deals.
5. Work closely with internal stakeholders, including technical and account management teams, to ensure seamless service delivery.
6. Stay up to date with industry trends, competitor activities, and market developments.
7. Maintain accurate records of customer interactions and pipeline activity via the CRM system.
About You:
1. Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager in a field-based role.
2. Background in industrial coatings is highly desirable, but candidates from related industries with coatings knowledge will be considered.
3. Strong new business development skills with a proactive and driven approach.
4. Excellent relationship-building and account management abilities.
5. Commercially astute with strong negotiation and closing skills.
6. Able to manage a territory effectively, prioritizing leads and opportunities.
7. Full UK driving licence essential.
What's on Offer?
1. Basic salary of up to A£45,000, plus performance-based bonus.
2. Car allowance.
3. Company laptop and all necessary tools to succeed in your role.
4. The opportunity to represent a well-established brand in the coatings industry.
5. A dynamic and supportive team environment.
This is an excellent opportunity for an ambitious Area Sales Manager looking to take the next step in their career with a growing company. If you have a hunter mentality and a passion for winning new business, apply today!
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