Job Title
Area Sales Manager – Education Furniture Solutions
Industry Sector
Portable Furniture, Furniture, Furniture Solutions, Tables, Chairs, Lockers, Flooring, Interior Spaces, Education Sector, Education, LEAs, MATs, Schools, Colleges, Universities, Dealers, Leisure, Hotels, Hospitality, Dealer Partners, Corporate End Users
Key Territory
North, Scotland, Ireland & Scandinavia (ideally based North / Scotland). Occasionally travel to Scandinavia once a quarter or less.
Compensation & Benefits
* Base salary: £35,000 – £40,000
* Commission: circa £14,000
* Car allowance: £6,000
* Full benefits package
Responsibilities
* Field sales role selling a high-quality manufactured range of furniture, predominantly solutions for the education sector.
* Engage with dealers, large education furniture manufacturers, LEAs, MATs, schools, colleges, and universities.
* Problem‑solve, resolve conflicts, and provide solutions to customers’ needs.
* Manage existing accounts while pursuing new business opportunities.
* Handle order values ranging from £3k to £150k, with an average order size of £3k–£6k.
* Inherit and develop a portfolio currently generating approximately £1m in revenue.
Qualifications
* Proven track record in field sales, selling into furniture dealers or the education sector via schools, colleges, universities, LEAs, and MATs.
* Ideally familiar with furniture products such as lockers, stages, tables, and chairs (other product backgrounds with strong route‑to‑market experience will also be considered).
* Highly motivated, self‑starter with the ability to work independently.
* Excellent communication, negotiation, time‑management, and customer‑service skills.
* Focused, proactive, and able to prioritize effectively.
Equal Opportunity
This role is open to candidates of all backgrounds. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment.
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