Overview
Our client is an international leader in the fire sprinkler manufacturing industry. They are looking for an Area Sales Manager to manage the North of the UK.
Responsibilities
* To work with the Sales Director in managing sales to the territory in the most effective way, promoting and achieving sales targets
* The main corporate representative for the company in the region
* The principle contact for nominated key accounts, communicating via written correspondence, telephone and direct visitation
* Responsibility for management of customer accounts for sales orders, quotations, commercial, technical queries and general issues
* Research gather and act upon market information within those nominated regions
* Plan, prioritise and promote sales of all products offered by the Company
* Manage the pricing policy in accordance with company directives
* Assist the customer service team and credit function with general account issues ensuring accurate flow of information
* Maintain accurate and up-to-date Customer Records, including all contact information and Price Lists with CRM system
* Sales forecasting and budgeting for nominated accounts
* Assist with any local approval processes
* Manage and attend regional exhibitions and shows
* Adhere to all company policies with relevance to ethical and antibribery policy
Qualifications
* Proven external sales experience within the fire protection industry
* Knowledge of automatic suppression systems, sprinklers etc.
* Ability to travel freely across the region
* Excellent communication and rapport-building skills
* Ability to use initiative when working alone
* Problem solving
* Ability to organise workload, time and travel management
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