Area Sales Manager – South of England
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Established over 40 years ago, our client is a leading manufacturer & supplier of specialist catering equipment, working with the like of Krispy Kreme, McDonalds and Five Guys.
They are looking for an Area Sales Manager to join their team in seeking new business across the South of England, as well as managing an existing account base within the territory.
Our client offers a fantastic company culture with a focus on internal progression; employees rarely leave this organisation and successful candidates can expect a continued commitment to professional development from their first-class leadership team.
This is a hybrid role consisting of field-based working & working from home.
Responsibilities
* Identify & prospect new business opportunities across designated territory
* Build strong long-term sales pipeline across designated territory
* Build & maintain long-term relationships with customer base & decision makers within the territory
* Accurate CRM management
* Develop & implement effective sales strategies
* Effective contract negotiations & management
* Maintain a strong understanding of market development & customer needs, reporting to management where necessary
The Successful Candidate
* 2+ years B2B sales experience is ideal
* Experience selling catering equipment, food service equipment, ice machines or related products is ideal
* Experience conducting technical or service-led sales
* Ideally based in the Southeast of England, but candidates from across the South of England as a whole will be considered
* Full UK driving license required
Area Sales Manager Package
* Basic salary: £32,000-35,000
* OTE: +£25,000-30,000 (uncapped)
* Company car or car allowance options
* Fuel card provided
* Laptop & mobile phone provided
* 24 days annual leave plus bank holidays