The Company: Our client is a well-established supplier of and fun childrens arts and crafts, toys and gifts to the retail trade. With a fantastic range of creative and innovative toys, arts, crafts, stationery, gifts and accessories they are passionate about creating products that are adored by children across the world. The Role: The Area Sales Manager will be responsible for managing and developing sales strategies across a territory covering the Midlands and parts of the North West (postcodes: B, CH, CV, CW, DE, DN, LE, LN, NG, NN, PE, S, SK and ST). Responsible for sales to independent retail customers that range from toy shops, gift and card shops, stationers, garden centres and tourist attractions, this position will manage and develop a large range of existing customers whilst actively developing new business across an area that has excellent potential to grow. The Person Candidates from other product categories or those seeking their first role in field sales with the following key skills will also be considered: A proven track record in sales and achieving targets Excellent communication and negotiation skills Strong organisational and time management skills The ability to work independently and remotely Knowledge of the local market and customers is helpful but not necessary Salary: Up to £35,000 basic salary (DOE) bonus company car tax free daily lunch allowance Contact: Consultant: Rina Gokani or Shelley Velati Reference: RGSV/101178 Candidate care: By responding to this advert you consent to Cavendish Maine processing the personal data included within this application. If your application is successful we will contact you to discuss the opportunity in more detail, within 48 hours of receiving your application. Should you not hear from us within 3 working days please assume your application has been unsuccessful on this occasion. Please be advised that if unsuccessful for this role we may keep your details in our hold file for 6 months, during which time you may be contacted for other suitable vacancies. If you do not want us to do this please call us to advise. In the meantime, we would like to thank you for your interest in Cavendish Maine.