Area Sales Manager - Midlands & South of England
Working with some of the most prestigious names in the luxury fashion industry, our client is a leading manufacturer and supplier of fashion, sports and performance products. With a revenue of €9BN and continuous growth worldwide, they are looking for an Area Sales Manager to build & develop relationships across prospective and existing accounts.
Our client adopts an extremely positive environment for their employees, where unique perspectives and individuality is celebrated; innovation and a curiosity to learn is actively encouraged, supported by endless learning opportunities and the freedom to establish your own career path.
This is a field-based position for candidates based in the Midlands.
Responsibilities
* Develop and implement sales strategies to achieve revenue targets of the designated territory
* Maintain and develop relationships with both new and existing client accounts, ensuring client visits are frequent and consistent
* Deliver presentations showcasing new and seasonal products to clients at least twice per year
* Follow up on new leads and referrals as a result of field activity
* Ensure effective brand, product and visual merchandising training with clients to ensure best possible brand presence
* Actively support and engage in international events, as well as marketing/visual merchandising initiatives
* Ensure that clients’ product range remains fulfilled and that orders are completed in a timely manner
* Identify and resolve any client concerns regarding products and services; proactively work to resolve
The Successful Candidate
* 2+ years B2B field sales experience; experience in managing a territory & journey-planning is essential
* Experience selling luxury goods is ideal
* Experience selling into independent retailers & managing independent retailer accounts is ideal
* Full UK driving license
* Based in the Midlands
Area Sales Manager Package
* Basic Salary: £40,000-45,000
* OTE: +£20,000 (uncapped)
* Company car
* Private healthcare
* Private dental cover
* Optional share scheme
* 25 days holiday