PLEASE NOTE THAT CVS WITHOUT ELECTRICAL MANUFACTURE OR LIGHTING EXPERIENCE WILL BE AUTOMATICALLY REJECTED Role: Area Sales Manager Location: East of England Pay rate/Salary: Base Salary 45k to £50k + Performance Related Bonus Hours of Work: Monday – Friday Type: Permanent – Office/Field based Start Date: Immediately (flexible for notice periods) My client is a leading lighting manufacturer that is looking for an Area Sales Manager to operate in the East of England. Main Duties Territory sales role selling products via distributors in your region (Push/Pull role). • Sales out activity by way of pro-active support to new and existing distributors via Joint sales calls, trade counter & networking events, product training and demonstrations. • Proactively build client relationships and maintain a strong pipeline. • Present and gain agreement from the customer that ensures the customer sees our approach as added value ensuring it supports both customer and our commercial requirements. • Work proactively with your portfolio, with a planned schedule of visits, using reports and information to keep the customer up to date, ensuring that you get the most from your visits and calls, maintaining CRM records at all times. • Working simultaneously with your team and internal departments to ensure customer satisfaction. Skills & Experience Essential - A proven sales professional opera...