Area Sales Manager (South) We have a fantastic opportunity for an individual to take on the role of Area Sales Manager in our Fenestration team. The successful candidate, with a patch covering the South of England, will have overall responsibility for building on opportunities with existing customers whilst seizing new opportunities in the market. Objectives for the role
To manage the designated sales area, developing new business whilst maintaining and growing existing accounts
To promote relevant SFS products to existing and new markets as outlined within company strategies
Understand industry trends and identify areas in which SFS can further align
Lead to differentiate in the market
Principal duties
Achieve budgeted sales across all product ranges
Maximise profitability of the sales throughout designated region
Maintain and develop existing buying accounts
Prospect and develop new business within the PVC-U, Composite Door, Aluminium and Timber sectors
Support other team members in their activities where required
Giving practical demonstrations of products in support of the sales process
Offer technical and best practice advise to customers as required
Handle any product or service issues that might arise with customers
Assisting in any other ad hoc duties when they arise
Provide monthly update on business highlights to Director of Sales
Maintain CRM data quality for contact information, email addresses, attributes etc.
Core Competencies
Able to prioritise and work effectively to deadlines
Identify, develop and prospect new customers
Excellent communication and interpersonal skills capable of creating relationships with stakeholders at all levels within the business
Be proactive and able to take the initiative
Able to demonstrate a high level of professionalism when engaging with internal and external stakeholders
Have good business and commercial awareness
Understand market requirements and opportunities
Able to fulfil administrative duties linked to functional role such as updating company CRM, completing expenses and populating sales meeting reports
Able to demonstrate good technical knowledge of the industry / market
Competent in the delivery of demonstrations and product training.
What you will get in return
Performance-based bonus
26 days annual leave per year plus statutory bank holidays
Participation in the SFS Group profit-sharing scheme
Enrolment into the SFS Health Cash Plan scheme
Private health insurance
Company car
Training and development opportunities
Company pension scheme
Experience in the Fenestration sector preferred but not essential.
If you are interested in the role and feel your skills and experiences align with this opportunity, please don't hesitate to apply.
We look forward to receiving your application.
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