Job Description
* This is a field-based, relationship-led sales role covering the South West (Somerset, Devon and Cornwall).
* You'll take responsibility for managing and developing an existing customer base across merchants and garden centres, while also identifying and converting new opportunities within the region.
Key Responsibilities Include
* Managing and developing an established portfolio of merchant and garden retail accounts.
* Growing turnover across both product ranges through account development and line extension.
* Managing a well-established territory, with scope to grow.
* Identifying new customers and opportunities within the territory.
* Building long-term, consultative relationships rather than transactional sales.
* Increasing brand presence and awareness within the garden retail sector.
About the Company
* My client is a long-established supplier within the garden retail and merchant sectors, supplying a range of hardware products and garden tools.
* Looking to appoint an Area Sales Manager for the South West.
* The territory is well established, profitable, and steady year-on-year, with clear opportunity to grow the garden tools and garden retail side of the business.
Key Skills/Experience Required
* This role will suit someone who enjoys autonomy, relationship management, and long-term account development.
* Field sales experience within B2B, merchants, DIY, garden retail, or related sectors.
* A consultative, customer-focused sales approach.
* Experience managing existing accounts and developing new business.
* Strong interpersonal skills and the ability to build rapport with customers.
* A realistic, long-term mindset – this role offers stability rather than aggressive short-term targets.
Salary
* Competitive Salary Offered
Contact
Rebecca Isaac
Reference: RI/101343
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