Strive are a UK wide Supply Chain & Logistics management recruiter. Please visit strive. co. uk for additional roles across engineering, production, warehouse & transport operations. Area Sales Manager Electrical Products Region Edinburgh / East Scotland Monday Friday Home based c£45k Fully Expensed Electric Car Benefits Prospects Annual Bonus Client Profile: Our client is a multi-site distribution company [technical products] who are now expanding abroad. The product range is vast & supplied via multi-channel routes to both domestic & business2business sectors This rapid growth has led to a variety of new roles including the need for an energetic & proven Area Sales Manager. Role Summary: Our client are currently seeking an Area Sales Manager for the East Scotland/ Edinburgh area, who will be responsible for selling the companys product range into an established customer base of Electrical, Engineering, Generator OEM, Wind Farms and Oil & Gas industries. You will also actively work to increase this customer base by opening new accounts. You must be self-driven, customer focused and business knowledgeable with a good telephone manner and can work under pressure. You will work closely with the Regional Manager to agree target customers and ensure service levels are being met by the internal team. The job will include building, expanding and maintaining a relationship with a multitude of different customers, dealing with incoming enquiries and orders, maximising sales and business opportunities, following the sales process, and liaising with other company departments and maintaining the highest level of customer care. Ideal Candidate: Must be a proven Regional / Area salesperson Exceptional planning / organisational skills A natural communicator who will be able to develop & grow existing accounts Electrical experience would be advantageous Excellent negotiations and interpersonal skills essential This is a fantastic opportunity we look forward to your application. Strive Supply Chain Limited [& associated businesses] acts as an employment agency on behalf of external employers for the provision of permanent staff. By applying for this vacancy, you accept the T&C's, Privacy Policy and Disclaimers which can be found at strive.co.uk