Area Sales Manager - M62 Corridor
Circa £40,000 plus company car and 40% bonus
Are you a driven and passionate sales professional with a knack for building strong relationships? Elevation Recruitment are excited to be working with a leading manufacturer who are seeking an experienced Area Sales Manager to join their team, covering Liverpool to Hull and up towards Newcastle.
As an Area Sales Manager, you will play a crucial role in promoting and developing sales of products across a diverse range of retail sectors.
Role & Responsibilities:
* Driving profitable sales growth and increasing brand awareness.
* Building and maintaining relationships with independent convenience retailers, petrol forecourts, builders’ merchants & DIY centres, garden centres, wholesalers, coal merchants, and more.
* You will have a small account base, but there will be a strong emphasis on acquiring new accounts, so a hunter mentality is crucial to make this role a success!
* Manage your territory as if you're running your own business.
* Extensive travel throughout your territory with occasional visits to Head Office in Yorkshire.
Skills & Experience:
* A proven track record of sales success within a similar territory.
* You will be self-motivated and be used to managing your own diary, ensuring excellent time management skills
* Strong commercial awareness and excellent communication and influencing skills.
* A persistent and tenacious attitude with the drive to develop both existing customers and seek out new business opportunities.
* An organised and structured approach to work with good IT literacy.
* To be considered for this role, you must hold a full UK driving license
Benefits:
* Competitive salary up to £40,000 per year, dependent on experience.
* Lucrative bonus scheme, with potential earnings up to 40% of salary and other sales incentives.
* 31 days of holiday per year, inclusive of bank holidays.
* Company discount and a wide range of employee benefits.
* Company car.
* Health Cash Plan and 24/7 access to a UK GP.
* Employee Assistance Program and access to a comprehensive reward programme with discounts across hundreds of retailers.