Leading manufacturer of plaster fillers and adhesives for the B2B market is looking to increase its UK market share and therefore is recruiting a motivated and customer-focused Area Sales Manager (Preferred Location: Bristol, Swindon, Oxford, South Birmingham) to join their team. The Area Sales manager is responsible for building and maintaining strong customer relationships, responding to client inquiries and proactively generating sales through face-to-face visits, telephone, email, and other communication channels. You will report to the UK Sales Director.
ROLE of the Area Sales Manager:
* Maintaining and growing existing accounts, maintaining regular contact and meeting with customers predominantly in person to review accounts. 60-75% travel expected in role.
* Expanding our client’s presence in the Sales Territory.
* Developing and executing a strategic sales plan to achieve and exceed revenue targets in the assigned territory.
* Identifying, qualifying and managing new business opportunities in existing customers.
* Working in partnership with other members of the Sales Team, in order to successfully develop and complete new business opportunities.
* Promoting and selling new products.
* Providing routine day-to-day support, both technical and operational, to customers.
PROFILE:
* Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager or Territory Manager, or Field Sales Manager, preferably within the construction or painting/decorating materials industry or distribution.
* Excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to build rapport and trust with diverse clients.
* Demonstrated ability to meet and exceed sales targets consistently.
* Self-motivated, proactive, and able to work independently while managing a regional territory.
* Analytical and problem-solving skills, with the ability to tailor solutions to meet client needs.
* Proficiency in CRM software and Microsoft Office Suite.
* Full UK driving licence.
SALARY & BENEFITS:
* Between £32k to £35k negotiable according to experience with commission/bonus opportunities.
* Health, dental, and pension benefits.
* Ongoing training and professional development.
* Collaborative and supportive team environment.
* Opportunities for career growth within the organization.