Job Description
Area Sales Manager
Salary: £35,000-£50,000 + Car + Bonus + Pension
Location: East Anglia
We are working with an established, premium brand to appoint an Area Sales Manager to cover East Anglia. This is a newly created position within a successful and experienced sales team, offering the chance to join a business with a strong reputation for quality and service.
As the Area Sales Manager, you will be responsible for managing and developing accounts across the trade and decorator merchant channels, identifying growth opportunities, and maintaining strong relationships with key customers.
Key Responsibilities:
* Manage and grow existing trade and decorator merchant accounts across East Anglia
* Identify and secure new business opportunities within the region
* Analyse sales data and prepare reports to support planning and forecasting
* Negotiate commercial terms and ensure profitability across key accounts
* Work collaboratively with the wider sales team to share insights and best practices
Requirements:
1. Proven experience as an Area Sales Manager or similar sales role within DIY related industry
2. Experience selling into trade merchants or similar distribution channels
3. Strong commercial acumen with good analytical and Excel skills
4. Excellent communication, negotia...