Mission
The role of the Area Sales Manager is to own the customer base within a given postcode area, build strong working relationships with existing and new clients, and leverage the full width of Schneider Electric’s offers and services. You will be responsible for achieving all targets set relating to orders, sales, profitability, and strategic initiatives within your customer base. You will need to build a strong internal network to support your customer base, develop deep customer relationships at all levels, and lead very strong customer and prospect engagement. The role covers electrical distributors, contractors, and wider business development.
Key Responsibilities
* Area Sales Strategy – Create a strong area sales strategy that results in growth for the area, with clear targets for existing customer growth/saturation and new customer acquisition, and strong links with channel and offer marketing.
* Financial KPIs – Meet or exceed all KPIs set, focusing on orders, sales, margin, new customer acquisition, and opportunity win rate; manage MDF and expense costs.
* Key customer relationships – Develop, hold, and nurture key relationships across your account portfolio in all channels (distribution, panel builders, contractors), and deepen these relationships to grow the business.
* Forecasting – Attend and provide formal rolling forecasts by quarter, monthly forecasts to the business, and semi‑formal forecasts as required by the Regional Director.
* CRM excellence – Lead in CRM usage, documenting all customer interactions and managing opportunities, embedding a culture of CRM excellence.
* Pipeline management – Run robust pipeline management across the area with short, medium, and long‑term views of projects; sell ‘Schneider End to End’ and align offer mix with channel/segment markets; improve win rate and time to close.
Skills and Attributes
* Sales Management – Experience as a high‑performing sales professional and part of a high‑performing sales team.
* Strong influence and convincing skills.
* Excellent negotiation skills.
* Highly organised with good planning skills.
* Good general business sense and awareness of macro market trends.
Education
* General Business Degree or equivalent work experience.
* Professional sales training.
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What we offer you
Competitive salary & bonus scheme, 28 days annual leave + public holidays, holiday buy & sell programme, pension scheme, employee share ownership programme, various health & wellbeing support options, gym flex, open talent market (internal mobility opportunities + access to mentors & projects globally), shopping & dining discounts, learning portal and much more.
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