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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