Area Sales Manager – Hardwood
Job Title: Area Sales Manager – Hardwood
Job reference Number: 665989-1982-2699
Industry Sector: Hardwood, Accoya, timber, construction, Builders Merchants, Timber Merchants, Joinery Manufacturers, and Stair Companies, Kitchen Companies, Shop Fitters and Furniture Manufactures
Areas to be covered: South Wales, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, Bristol & Avon and Somerset
Based: 2 days per week in Newport office – reasonable commute required
Remuneration: £42,000-£49,000 + bonus
Benefits: Fully expensed EV company car & full benefits
The role of the Area Sales Manager – Hardwoods will involve:
* Three days a week on the road, two days based at the Newport office
* Field sales position promoting hardwoods, accoya and some modified softwoods
* Selling into builders merchants, timber merchants, joinery manufacturers, stair companies, kitchen companies, shop fitters and furniture Manufactures
* Tasked with helping the depot increase hardwood sales revenue from £2.5m to £4m over the next 18 months (personally responsible for circa £1m)
* Working closely with the senior management team and internal sales team
* Focus on developing both existing customer relationships and winning new business via your own network of contacts
* Strong emphasis on specialist product expertise and strategic account development
* Up to 8 customer visits per day when on the road
The ideal applicant will be an Area Sales Executive – Timber Products with:
* Must have field sales experience with hardwoods, accoya and other specialist timber products
* Proven track record in field sales
* Network of established contacts within; builders merchants, timber merchants, joinery manufacturers, stair companies, kitchen companies, shop fitters or furniture Manufactures
* Autonomous in approach
* IT literate
* Hungry and with a desire to succeed
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