Area Sales Manager Location: South of the M25 including Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire Salary: Basic £35,000 to £40,000 plus annual bonus, company car and excellent benefits Are you a relationship driven sales professional who enjoys growing accounts rather than constantly chasing new business? This is an opportunity to take ownership of an established territory, work with a respected product range and build long lasting partnerships with customers who value expertise and service. You'll have the autonomy to manage your region, the support of an experienced team and the chance to make a genuine impact on the growth of the business. Whether you are an experienced Area Sales Manager or an ambitious Account Manager ready for the next step, this role offers the perfect platform to develop your career. The Role Managing a well established customer base across Surrey, Hampshire and Berkshire, you will focus on strengthening existing relationships while identifying new opportunities to increase sales and profitability. You will become a trusted partner to your customers, understanding their business, introducing new products and creating tailored commercial plans that deliver long term success. Your responsibilities will include: Managing and developing B2B customer accounts across your territory Building strong relationships with key decision makers Driving sales growth through proactive account management Identifying new opportunities within existing and prospective customers Delivering product presentations and supporting promotional activity Monitoring market trends and competitor activity Working closely with internal teams to ensure excellent customer service Producing account plans, forecasts and sales reports Managing your territory effectively to achieve and exceed targets About You You will have previous experience in Area Sales, Territory Sales, Field Sales, Business Development or Account Management and enjoy building long term customer relationships. Experience within garden centres, horticulture, DIY, retail, manufacturing or consumer products is essential. You will also bring: A proven track record of growing customer accounts and delivering sales targets Excellent communication and negotiation skills A commercial mindset with the ability to spot new opportunities Strong organisational and time management skills Confidence working independently while collaborating with wider teams Good knowledge of Excel, PowerPoint and CRM systems Benefits Basic salary of £35,000 to £40,000 Annual bonus of up to £5,000 Company car Life assurance Health Cash Plan Additional annual leave for long service Employee Assistance Programme Cycle to Work scheme Staff discount scheme Flexible benefits platform Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme If you are looking for an Area Sales Manager role where you can build meaningful customer relationships, grow an established territory and join a business that invests in its people, apply today for immediate consideration. Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency. In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.