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As an Area Sales Manager, you will join a highly successful global market leader renowned in their industry. This field-based role covers the M4 corridor territory, focusing on building the customer base, meeting customer needs, and developing a strong sales pipeline. It is a full-time, permanent position offering a salary between £38,000 and £40,000, with excellent commission opportunities and an OTE of approximately £50,000. The ideal location is in the central area above the M4, covering Swindon, Oxfordshire, Gloucestershire, Worcestershire, and South Wales.
Key Accountabilities for the Area Sales Manager
1. Identify opportunities across the territory through research, data, and networking.
2. Promote products to all key accounts and end users.
3. Manage your area by developing prospects and following up on opportunities.
4. Achieve territory sales through cold calling, appointment setting, site surveys, and demonstrations.
5. Make calls to target groups monthly.
6. Follow up on sales leads and grow your pipeline according to KPIs.
7. Develop key client relationships and contacts to gain traction.
8. Participate in team projects such as new product launches and terms changes.
9. Develop and maintain strong relationships with internal teams to optimize efficiencies.
10. Maintain a qualified pipeline and provide product feedback, market trends, and competitor information.
Key Skills Required
* Experience in field business development or as an area sales manager.
* Proven sales track record.
* Cold calling, prospecting, and business development skills.
* High customer service orientation.
* Effective time management and organization.
* Excellent negotiation and influencing skills.
* Confident communication abilities.
* Ability to establish and nurture client relationships.
* Self-motivated with high energy and drive.
What’s in it for you?
* Salary between £38,000 and £40,000.
* Commission and OTE of £50,000.
* Company vehicle with fully expensed fuel card.
* Overnight stay opportunities.
* Comprehensive induction, support, and development opportunities.
* Additional benefits include 26 days holidays plus bank holidays, progression opportunities, volunteer days, pension scheme, discretionary year-end bonus, health plan, critical illness cover, sick pay, staff discounts, social events, and more.
Additional Information
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a market leader with a stable company, excellent culture, and career progression opportunities.
Nice-to-have Skills
* Sales
* Business Development
* Customer Service
* Negotiation
* Communication
* Time Management
* Location: Swindon, England
Work Experience
* Business Developer / Sales Development Representative
* Sales Manager / Director of Sales
Languages
* English
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