Area Sales Manager Required in Maidstone, Kent Basic Salary: £33,825 OTE £50,000 Hours: 40 Hours Per Week, Monday – Friday Only Company Car, Phone, Tablet Provided Wood & Construction SupplierPerfect Placement brings you a unique opportunity that may appeal to those looking to use their sales and management experience into a whole new industry Our client is a global market leader within the automotive supply industry, with over 50 years of experience in the UK market. They employ 450 staff in the UK, have over 87,000 employees worldwide, and achieved global sales of €20.5 Billion in 2023. They are seeking an Area Sales Manager to oversee their Wood & Construction division, covering Kent & South East London. This is a fantastic opportunity for an experienced sales professional to step into a management role within a fast-growing and well-established company. What’s in it for you as an Area Sales Manager? Competitive Basic Salary of £33,825 OTE £50,000 with generous bonus structure Fully expensed Company Car, Phone & Tablet Private Health Insurance & Healthcare Cash Plan 24 Days Holiday, increasing to 29 with service Monday – Friday Only, no weekends or bank holidays Long-Service Awards & Referral Bonuses Career Development Opportunities with a global market leaderDuties of an Area Sales Manager with our client: Lead, manage, and motivate a team of up to 10 Field Sales Consultants Drive business growth through account management, retention, and new customer acquisition Set and monitor sales targets, KPIs, and gross profit goals Spend 70% of your time in the field coaching, mentoring, and supporting your team Develop and execute a clear business plan with SMART goals Build and maintain strong customer relationships Use data analysis to track performance and identify areas for improvementWhat our client expects of their Area Sales Manager: Proven leadership experience in managing a successful sales team Strong consultative sales skills with a track record of meeting targets Ability to work under pressure and drive results in a competitive environment Full UK Driving Licence (Essential) – must be willing to travel with overnight stays (8 nights per month) Excellent communication, organisation, and IT skills Passion for customer service and business developmentThis is a fantastic opportunity to join a global leader in their industry, offering job stability, career growth, and excellent rewards. If this Area Sales Manager Job interests, you and you would like to know more about it, or other Automotive Jobs in Kent please contact Martin Bane at Perfect Placement. Our team of Automotive Recruitment Consultants all share a passion for finding our jobseekers the best jobs in the Automotive Industry. So, if you are looking to improve your career and want to hear about more Motor Trade Jobs in your local area, please get in touch with us today