Overview
Area Sales Manager – Southern Territory
£50,000 + Company Car + Profit Share Bonus Scheme
Territory: London, South East & South West England
Our client is a fast-growing specialist in power tool accessories, trusted by trade professionals and merchants across the UK. Their products are designed to be universal-fit, engineered for professionals and proven to perform on site, every time. They currently supply more than 3,300 stockists nationwide and are continuing to expand their reach.
They are now seeking a driven Area Sales Manager to join their expanding team and take ownership of one of their most significant regions: London and the South. This area generates approximately £1.8m in turnover and offers strong opportunities for growth through both account management and new business development.
The Role
Reporting to senior management, you will be responsible for:
* Maximising revenue and strengthening relationships with existing accounts across your territory
* Conducting regular face-to-face meetings to build trust, increase spend, and ensure customer satisfaction
* Developing new business opportunities with merchants, distributors, and trade professionals
* Converting qualified leads provided by the internal sales team into long-term partnerships
* Gathering market intelligence and monitoring competitor activity to support regional and national sales strategy
This role will combine territory account management with proactive new business development, ensuring that existing customers are fully supported while driving additional growth across the region.
Qualifications
The ideal candidate will be a motivated and ambitious sales professional who can demonstrate:
* Experience working within the trade merchant industry (essential)
* A proven track record in territory account management and new business development
* Excellent communication and influencing skills
* The ability to build strong customer relationships and deliver consistent results
* Strong commercial awareness, ideally within the construction or tools industry
* A proactive and adaptable approach, with the ability to work independently
* Competitive salary in the region of £50,000
* Company car to cover your territory
* Profit share bonus scheme – recognising and rewarding your success
* The opportunity to represent a trusted, growing brand with more than 3,300 stockists nationwide
Benefits / Additional Information
Our client has supportive team culture, built on values of honesty, precision, commitment, and reliability. The sales team structure prioritises and supports regional growth with external sales team members working closely with a office based sales team to maximise sales opportunities.
If you are motivated by growth, experienced in the trade merchant industry, and excited to manage and expand a £1.8m territory, this could be the perfect opportunity for you.
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