Territory Sales Manager - South
£40,000 to £50,000 + commission, company car and strong benefits
Home, field and office based
Axon Moore is working with a well‑established UK brand in the home and lifestyle sector to recruit a Territory Sales Manager for the South of the UK. This is an exciting chance to join a business with a loyal customer base, a stylish product range and lots of room to grow.
To be considered for this role you must have a strong track record of selling into garden centres and/or home furnishing stores. Experience with home furnishings Christmas products or fragranced items is also desirable.
Why this role stands out
You will take responsibility for a territory with well‑established accounts while shaping its next phase of growth. One day you might be visiting independent retailers and garden centres. On another you could be showing new products in a beautiful showroom or helping set up at a major trade exhibition.
The commission structure is clear and achievable. The company car is high quality. The culture is supportive. This is a role with long‑term potential for someone who wants to progress.
What you will do
* Build strong relationships with an existing customer base across the region
* Deliver excellent customer service while looking for opportunities to increase sales
* Win new business by identifying and approaching new retailers
* Plan your routes to make the best use of your time
* Present a wide range of home lifestyle and seasonal products
* Support the Sales Director with key accounts and pricing
* Attend trade exhibitions including set up and occasional weekend work
* Report on territory performance and market activity
* Take ownership of your sales targets
About you
* Energy and enthusiasm with a genuine drive to succeed
* Strong communication skills in person and over the phone
* Good organisation and time management
* Confidence presenting products and building relationships
* Competence with Excel Word and PowerPoint
* A full UK driving licence and willingness to travel regularly
Package and benefits
* Basic salary of £40k to £50k DOE
* Commission at 0.5 percent of net sales
* Expected OTE £47k to £57k
* Premium company car with a hybrid or electric upgrade in the next cycle
* 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
* Workplace pension with 8 percent combined contributions
* Life cover at 3.5 times salary and critical illness cover at 2 times salary after a year
* Staff discount at 20% off trade price
* Sick pay scheme
* Regular travel within the territory with some overnight stays
* Full time role at 37.5 hours per week with extra hours needed in peak periods
* The territory includes all of the South of the UK.
About our client
You will be joining a long standing UK importer and distributor of design led home‑ware gifts and seasonal products. The business has a loyal customer base and supplies well known retailers throughout the country.
They operate from impressive office and warehouse facilities. The sales team uses strong digital sales tools and the business showcases its ranges at major trade shows each year.
The company values long term relationships and great customer care and is looking for a Territory Manager who can help them continue that success.
If you are motivated commercially minded and enjoy building strong customer partnerships we would love to hear from you.
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