Job Title: Area Sales ManagerLocation: Field-based, NorthSalary: £40,000 – 50,000 + packageAre you a dynamic sales professional with a passion for driving growth and building strong client relationships?The Advocate Group are proud to be leading the search for an Area Sales Manager to join our clients growing team.Key Responsibilities:Work with the Head of Sales and Marketing teams to deliver digital-first campaigns with key retailers.Develop and execute the strategic plan for key accounts to achieve and strive to exceed sales targets.To provide support to retailers to maintain a strong and effective brand presence, including appropriate in-store merchandising and online.Prepare and own the GTM plans for most relevant customers for the area.Responsible for market analysis of the respective area, to report to Head of SalesPrepare numbers and meetings with accounts, understand, and use data.Coaching, motivating, and managing the customers in line with the yearly and seasonal GTM objectives.Support customers at shows and events when needed according to meaningful time management.Ensure that reporting and necessary administration are done in a professional manner and on time.Work with Customer Service, Demand Planning and Operations to ensure smooth product flow where booking in and order book management is needed.Carry out any other appropriate tasks as designated by the Head of Sales and senior teamForm a close working relationship with the company management team to ensure a good understanding of the business and support business initiativesYour Profile:Proven experience in area management, working with retail and key accountsExperience within Outdoors or Equestrian apparel and footwear salesExperienced working with product and marketing teamsSelf-motivated, flexible and with the personal drive to succeedPassion for productIf you’re interested in this position, please get in touch with Molly at the Advocate Group or APPLY NOW to be considered for this exciting vacancy.Phone: 0151 209 2055Email: molly.foort@advocate-group.co.ukThe Advocate Group is a leading recruitment partner, based in the UK, to the FMCG and consumer product sectors. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitably qualified persons regardless of their race, sex, disability, religion/belief, sexual orientation, or age.By applying for this role, you are agreeing to our Privacy Policy, which can be found on our website. Please note that The Advocate Group is acting as an employment agency about this vacancy.