Job Description
Area Sales Manager – East of England
Established over 30 years ago, our client is a manufacturer and supplier of outdoor sports & leisure equipment, working with a range of organisations across the public sector & education space.
Operating as part of a larger group with a turnover north of £15million, they are now looking for an Area Sales Manager to join their team in the East of England to grow & develop the territory, as well as continuing to build relationships with existing accounts.
This opportunity offers great progression opportunities through to Senior Sales roles and beyond; they are continuing to expand year on year and have a first-class leadership team in place who are committed to the development of the team and the growth of the organization as a whole.
This is a field based position, meeting clients on a face-to-face basis.
Responsibilities
* Developing and implementing sales strategies for the assigned territory to achieve revenues and exceed targets
* Identify potential new customers and business opportunities alongside managing existing account base across the territory
* Creating and maintaining relationships with new and existing customers; identifying their needs and providing solutions to ensure satisfaction and retention
* Stay on top of current market trends and analyse competitor activity; develop sales plans that respond to any changes accordingly
* Complete regular sales reporting on performance, trends, and customer feedback; deliver to senior management as required
* Collaborate with other internal teams to ensure effective and efficient operations across whole company
The Successful Candidate
* 2+ years field sales experience
* Candidates from a variety of product sales background will be considered
* A link to the education sector would be a plus
* Full UK driving license is essential
* Based in either Bedfordshire, Hertfordshire or Cambridgeshire
Area Sales Manager Package
* Basic salary: up to £35,000
* OTE: +£20,000
* Company car
* WFH setup plus laptop & mobile phone
* Pension options
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays